Khuntigora Gram Panchayat, Kantamal
Khuntigora is a Gram Panchayat located in the Boudh district of Odisha. It falls under the Kantamal Panchayat Samiti and Boudh Zila Parishad. Khuntigora Gram Panchayat covers a total of 16 villages, including Ader, Ashregam, and Badakalarakotha. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Khuntigora Gram Panchayat
Khuntigora Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ader |
| 2 | Ashregam |
| 3 | Badakalarakotha |
| 4 | Bandhugora |
| 5 | Bardibahal |
| 6 | Gochhagora |
| 7 | Kacharpali |
| 8 | Kendubeda |
| 9 | Khairmal |
| 10 | Khuntigora |
| 11 | Masinagora |
| 12 | Pratimal |
| 13 | Sanakalarakotha |
| 14 | Sindhugora |
| 15 | Sukhamunda |
| 16 | Uder |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Khuntigora Gram Panchayat
Khuntigora Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Khuntigora 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)
Kantamal Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Khuntigora Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Boudh Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Khuntigora Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Khuntigora Gram Panchayat
Where is Khuntigora Gram Panchayat located?
Khuntigora Gram Panchayat is located in the Boudh district of Odisha. It falls under the Kantamal Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Khuntigora Gram Panchayat?
16 villages come under Khuntigora Gram Panchayat: Ader, Ashregam, Badakalarakotha, Bandhugora, and Bardibahal and 11 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Khuntigora Gram Panchayat come under?
Khuntigora Gram Panchayat comes under Kantamal Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Boudh district.
Which District Panchayat does Khuntigora Gram Panchayat come under?
Boudh Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Khuntigora Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Khuntigora Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Kantamal Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Boudh Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Khuntigora Gram Panchayat?
Khuntigora Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Khuntigora Gram Panchayat do?
Khuntigora Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.