Kurumtap Gram Panchayat, Athmallik
Kurumtap is a Gram Panchayat located in the Angul district of Odisha. It falls under the Athmallik Panchayat Samiti and Angul Zila Parishad. Kurumtap Gram Panchayat covers a total of 8 villages, including Balipata, Barapada, and Barapali. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kurumtap Gram Panchayat
Kurumtap Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Balipata |
| 2 | Barapada |
| 3 | Barapali |
| 4 | Damodarapur |
| 5 | Gundurikhola |
| 6 | Kurumatap |
| 7 | Mandarabahal |
| 8 | Nua-Barapali |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kurumtap Gram Panchayat
Kurumtap Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kurumtap 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)
Athmallik Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kurumtap Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Angul Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kurumtap Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kurumtap Gram Panchayat
Where is Kurumtap Gram Panchayat located?
Kurumtap Gram Panchayat is located in the Angul district of Odisha. It falls under the Athmallik Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kurumtap Gram Panchayat?
8 villages come under Kurumtap Gram Panchayat: Balipata, Barapada, Barapali, Damodarapur, Gundurikhola, Kurumatap, Mandarabahal, and Nua-Barapali.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kurumtap Gram Panchayat come under?
Kurumtap Gram Panchayat comes under Athmallik Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Angul district.
Which District Panchayat does Kurumtap Gram Panchayat come under?
Angul Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kurumtap Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Kurumtap Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Athmallik Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Angul Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kurumtap Gram Panchayat?
Kurumtap Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kurumtap Gram Panchayat do?
Kurumtap Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.