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