Khandbandh Gram Panchayat, Thakurmunda
Khandbandh is a Gram Panchayat located in the Mayurbhanj district of Odisha. It falls under the Thakurmunda Panchayat Samiti and Mayurbhanj Zila Parishad. Khandbandh Gram Panchayat covers a total of 13 villages, including Badaposi, Baliposi, and Bhairanibeda. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Khandbandh Gram Panchayat
Khandbandh Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Badaposi |
| 2 | Baliposi |
| 3 | Bhairanibeda |
| 4 | Bholpada |
| 5 | Gourigoda |
| 6 | Kasibania |
| 7 | Kelarposi |
| 8 | Khandbandh |
| 9 | Kucheikudar |
| 10 | Nuapada |
| 11 | Purunapani |
| 12 | Raipada |
| 13 | Tikarpada |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Khandbandh Gram Panchayat
Khandbandh Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Khandbandh 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 Khandbandh 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 Khandbandh Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Khandbandh Gram Panchayat
Where is Khandbandh Gram Panchayat located?
Khandbandh Gram Panchayat is located in the Mayurbhanj district of Odisha. It falls under the Thakurmunda Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Khandbandh Gram Panchayat?
13 villages come under Khandbandh Gram Panchayat: Badaposi, Baliposi, Bhairanibeda, Bholpada, and Gourigoda and 8 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Khandbandh Gram Panchayat come under?
Khandbandh Gram Panchayat comes under Thakurmunda Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Mayurbhanj district.
Which District Panchayat does Khandbandh Gram Panchayat come under?
Mayurbhanj Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Khandbandh Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Khandbandh Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Thakurmunda Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Mayurbhanj Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Khandbandh Gram Panchayat?
Khandbandh Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Khandbandh Gram Panchayat do?
Khandbandh Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.