Almonda Gram Panchayat, Bandhugaon
Almonda is a Gram Panchayat located in the Koraput district of Odisha. It falls under the Bandhugaon Panchayat Samiti and Koraput Zila Parishad. Almonda Gram Panchayat covers a total of 15 villages, including Almonda, Barabankeri, and Chakilova. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Almonda Gram Panchayat
Almonda Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Almonda |
| 2 | Barabankeri |
| 3 | Chakilova |
| 4 | Chilikadori |
| 5 | Hatigeda |
| 6 | Idugumabalsa |
| 7 | Jaganathapur |
| 8 | Kabeti |
| 9 | Kandhabalsa |
| 10 | Katavalasa |
| 11 | Katulpeta |
| 12 | Kesabhadra |
| 13 | Raiganda |
| 14 | Ramchandrapur |
| 15 | Sunapalmonda |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Almonda Gram Panchayat
Almonda Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Almonda Gram Panchayat is the village-level Panchayati Raj institution. It handles local development and basic civic services such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.
Tier 2: Block Panchayat (BP)
Bandhugaon Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Almonda Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Koraput Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Almonda Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Almonda Gram Panchayat
Where is Almonda Gram Panchayat located?
Almonda Gram Panchayat is located in the Koraput district of Odisha. It falls under the Bandhugaon Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Almonda Gram Panchayat?
15 villages come under Almonda Gram Panchayat: Almonda, Barabankeri, Chakilova, Chilikadori, and Hatigeda and 10 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Almonda Gram Panchayat come under?
Almonda Gram Panchayat comes under Bandhugaon Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Koraput district.
Which District Panchayat does Almonda Gram Panchayat come under?
Koraput Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Almonda Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Almonda Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Bandhugaon Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Koraput Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Almonda Gram Panchayat?
Almonda Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Almonda Gram Panchayat do?
Almonda Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.