Bhandar Gram Panchayat, Binika
Bhandar is a Gram Panchayat located in the Sonepur district of Odisha. It falls under the Binika Panchayat Samiti and Sonepur Zila Parishad. Bhandar Gram Panchayat covers a total of 13 villages, including Antarda, Antarda Jungle, and Bhandar. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Bhandar Gram Panchayat
Bhandar Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Antarda |
| 2 | Antarda Jungle |
| 3 | Bhandar |
| 4 | Chulimal |
| 5 | Dharapali |
| 6 | Gajabandha |
| 7 | Gulunda |
| 8 | Kadalipali |
| 9 | Mahulpali |
| 10 | Papi |
| 11 | Piteipali |
| 12 | Pujadungri |
| 13 | Ratnasinghasanpur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Bhandar Gram Panchayat
Bhandar Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Bhandar 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)
Binika Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bhandar Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Sonepur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bhandar Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Bhandar Gram Panchayat
Where is Bhandar Gram Panchayat located?
Bhandar Gram Panchayat is located in the Sonepur district of Odisha. It falls under the Binika Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Bhandar Gram Panchayat?
13 villages come under Bhandar Gram Panchayat: Antarda, Antarda Jungle, Bhandar, Chulimal, and Dharapali and 8 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Bhandar Gram Panchayat come under?
Bhandar Gram Panchayat comes under Binika Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Sonepur district.
Which District Panchayat does Bhandar Gram Panchayat come under?
Sonepur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bhandar Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Bhandar Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Binika Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Sonepur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Bhandar Gram Panchayat?
Bhandar Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Bhandar Gram Panchayat do?
Bhandar Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.