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