Dhamanahandi Gram Panchayat, Kotpad
Dhamanahandi is a Gram Panchayat located in the Koraput district of Odisha. It falls under the Kotpad Panchayat Samiti and Koraput Zila Parishad. Dhamanahandi Gram Panchayat covers a total of 5 villages, including Bhurusi, Dhamonahandi(Dhamanahandi), and Kuhudigam. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Dhamanahandi Gram Panchayat
Dhamanahandi Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bhurusi |
| 2 | Dhamonahandi(Dhamanahandi) |
| 3 | Kuhudigam |
| 4 | Narahandi |
| 5 | Pochia (Panchia) |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Dhamanahandi Gram Panchayat
Dhamanahandi Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Dhamanahandi 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)
Kotpad Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Dhamanahandi 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 Dhamanahandi Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Dhamanahandi Gram Panchayat
Where is Dhamanahandi Gram Panchayat located?
Dhamanahandi Gram Panchayat is located in the Koraput district of Odisha. It falls under the Kotpad Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Dhamanahandi Gram Panchayat?
5 villages come under Dhamanahandi Gram Panchayat: Bhurusi, Dhamonahandi(Dhamanahandi), Kuhudigam, Narahandi, and Pochia (Panchia).
Which Panchayat Samiti does Dhamanahandi Gram Panchayat come under?
Dhamanahandi Gram Panchayat comes under Kotpad Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Koraput district.
Which District Panchayat does Dhamanahandi Gram Panchayat come under?
Koraput Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Dhamanahandi Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Dhamanahandi Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Kotpad Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Koraput Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Dhamanahandi Gram Panchayat?
Dhamanahandi Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Dhamanahandi Gram Panchayat do?
Dhamanahandi Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.