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