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