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