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