Gajbandh Gram Panchayat, Dunguripali
Gajbandh is a Gram Panchayat located in the Sonepur district of Odisha. It falls under the Dunguripali Panchayat Samiti and Sonepur Zila Parishad. Gajbandh Gram Panchayat covers a total of 7 villages, including Brahmanipali, Brahmanipali Jungle, and Dhatukipali. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Gajbandh Gram Panchayat
Gajbandh Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Brahmanipali |
| 2 | Brahmanipali Jungle |
| 3 | Dhatukipali |
| 4 | Gajabandh |
| 5 | Kainshkanda |
| 6 | Kundupali |
| 7 | Kushdadar |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Gajbandh Gram Panchayat
Gajbandh Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Gajbandh 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)
Dunguripali Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Gajbandh 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 Gajbandh Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Gajbandh Gram Panchayat
Where is Gajbandh Gram Panchayat located?
Gajbandh Gram Panchayat is located in the Sonepur district of Odisha. It falls under the Dunguripali Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Gajbandh Gram Panchayat?
7 villages come under Gajbandh Gram Panchayat: Brahmanipali, Brahmanipali Jungle, Dhatukipali, Gajabandh, Kainshkanda, Kundupali, and Kushdadar.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Gajbandh Gram Panchayat come under?
Gajbandh Gram Panchayat comes under Dunguripali Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Sonepur district.
Which District Panchayat does Gajbandh Gram Panchayat come under?
Sonepur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Gajbandh Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Gajbandh Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Dunguripali Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Sonepur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Gajbandh Gram Panchayat?
Gajbandh Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Gajbandh Gram Panchayat do?
Gajbandh Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.