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