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