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