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