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