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