Utukuda Gram Panchayat, Chandabali
Utukuda is a Gram Panchayat located in the Bhadrak district of Odisha. It falls under the Chandabali Panchayat Samiti and Bhadrak Zila Parishad. Utukuda Gram Panchayat covers a total of 9 villages, including Bahu, Biswali, and Burujal. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Utukuda Gram Panchayat
Utukuda Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bahu |
| 2 | Biswali |
| 3 | Burujal |
| 4 | Chalunia |
| 5 | Mruganayani |
| 6 | Nalitagaria |
| 7 | Panguda |
| 8 | Singiti |
| 9 | Utakuda |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Utukuda Gram Panchayat
Utukuda Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Utukuda 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)
Chandabali Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Utukuda Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Bhadrak Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Utukuda Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Utukuda Gram Panchayat
Where is Utukuda Gram Panchayat located?
Utukuda Gram Panchayat is located in the Bhadrak district of Odisha. It falls under the Chandabali Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Utukuda Gram Panchayat?
9 villages come under Utukuda Gram Panchayat: Bahu, Biswali, Burujal, Chalunia, Mruganayani, Nalitagaria, Panguda, Singiti, and Utakuda.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Utukuda Gram Panchayat come under?
Utukuda Gram Panchayat comes under Chandabali Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Bhadrak district.
Which District Panchayat does Utukuda Gram Panchayat come under?
Bhadrak Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Utukuda Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Utukuda Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Chandabali Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Bhadrak Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Utukuda Gram Panchayat?
Utukuda Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Utukuda Gram Panchayat do?
Utukuda Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.