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