Andrahal Gram Panchayat, Khairaput
Andrahal is a Gram Panchayat located in the Malkangiri district of Odisha. It falls under the Khairaput Panchayat Samiti and Malkangiri Zila Parishad. Andrahal Gram Panchayat covers a total of 8 villages, including Andrahal, Badabel, and Bhaliapadar. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Andrahal Gram Panchayat
Andrahal Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Andrahal |
| 2 | Badabel |
| 3 | Bhaliapadar |
| 4 | Dumuripoda |
| 5 | Goiguda |
| 6 | Katamaguda |
| 7 | Khalaguda |
| 8 | Patraput |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Andrahal Gram Panchayat
Andrahal Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Andrahal 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)
Khairaput Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Andrahal Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Malkangiri Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Andrahal Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Andrahal Gram Panchayat
Where is Andrahal Gram Panchayat located?
Andrahal Gram Panchayat is located in the Malkangiri district of Odisha. It falls under the Khairaput Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Andrahal Gram Panchayat?
8 villages come under Andrahal Gram Panchayat: Andrahal, Badabel, Bhaliapadar, Dumuripoda, Goiguda, Katamaguda, Khalaguda, and Patraput.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Andrahal Gram Panchayat come under?
Andrahal Gram Panchayat comes under Khairaput Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Malkangiri district.
Which District Panchayat does Andrahal Gram Panchayat come under?
Malkangiri Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Andrahal Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Andrahal Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Khairaput Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Malkangiri Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Andrahal Gram Panchayat?
Andrahal Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Andrahal Gram Panchayat do?
Andrahal Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.