Dhalabani Gram Panchayat, Joshipur
Dhalabani is a Gram Panchayat located in the Mayurbhanj district of Odisha. It falls under the Joshipur Panchayat Samiti and Mayurbhanj Zila Parishad. Dhalabani Gram Panchayat covers a total of 12 villages, including Badsole, Baranga, and Chadripahadi. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Dhalabani Gram Panchayat
Dhalabani Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Badsole |
| 2 | Baranga |
| 3 | Chadripahadi |
| 4 | Dhalabani |
| 5 | Kaliani |
| 6 | Kalikaprasad |
| 7 | Olkudar |
| 8 | Sapachira |
| 9 | Suanpal |
| 10 | Tamakasili |
| 11 | Thakurgoda |
| 12 | Uttaransa |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Dhalabani Gram Panchayat
Dhalabani Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Dhalabani 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)
Joshipur Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Dhalabani 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 Dhalabani Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Dhalabani Gram Panchayat
Where is Dhalabani Gram Panchayat located?
Dhalabani Gram Panchayat is located in the Mayurbhanj district of Odisha. It falls under the Joshipur Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Dhalabani Gram Panchayat?
12 villages come under Dhalabani Gram Panchayat: Badsole, Baranga, Chadripahadi, Dhalabani, and Kaliani and 7 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Dhalabani Gram Panchayat come under?
Dhalabani Gram Panchayat comes under Joshipur Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Mayurbhanj district.
Which District Panchayat does Dhalabani Gram Panchayat come under?
Mayurbhanj Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Dhalabani Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Dhalabani Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Joshipur Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Mayurbhanj Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Dhalabani Gram Panchayat?
Dhalabani Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Dhalabani Gram Panchayat do?
Dhalabani Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.