Uma Gram Panchayat, Kantamal
Uma is a Gram Panchayat located in the Boudh district of Odisha. It falls under the Kantamal Panchayat Samiti and Boudh Zila Parishad. Uma Gram Panchayat covers a total of 12 villages, including Barakali, Dhekalamunda, and Fatamunda. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Uma Gram Panchayat
Uma Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Barakali |
| 2 | Dhekalamunda |
| 3 | Fatamunda |
| 4 | Fulbahal |
| 5 | Kachetmal |
| 6 | Kanakutura |
| 7 | Kumbharapadar |
| 8 | Reghamunda |
| 9 | Samadanki |
| 10 | Tentulimunda |
| 11 | Todibahal |
| 12 | Uma |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Uma Gram Panchayat
Uma Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Uma 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 Uma 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 Uma Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Uma Gram Panchayat
Where is Uma Gram Panchayat located?
Uma Gram Panchayat is located in the Boudh district of Odisha. It falls under the Kantamal Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Uma Gram Panchayat?
12 villages come under Uma Gram Panchayat: Barakali, Dhekalamunda, Fatamunda, Fulbahal, and Kachetmal and 7 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Uma Gram Panchayat come under?
Uma Gram Panchayat comes under Kantamal Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Boudh district.
Which District Panchayat does Uma Gram Panchayat come under?
Boudh Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Uma Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Uma Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Kantamal Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Boudh Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Uma Gram Panchayat?
Uma Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Uma Gram Panchayat do?
Uma Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.