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