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