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