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