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