Ukhara Gram Panchayat, Gumma
Ukhara is a Gram Panchayat located in the Gajapati district of Odisha. It falls under the Gumma Panchayat Samiti and Gajapati Zila Parishad. Ukhara Gram Panchayat covers a total of 14 villages, including Anukumba, Labar, and Lakisar. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Ukhara Gram Panchayat
Ukhara Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Anukumba |
| 2 | Labar |
| 3 | Lakisar |
| 4 | Lathurgada |
| 5 | Maliar |
| 6 | Minjili |
| 7 | Munjuli |
| 8 | Rangada |
| 9 | Redhal |
| 10 | Saratal |
| 11 | Sari |
| 12 | Sukai |
| 13 | Sukei (Baranga Singi) |
| 14 | Ukhura |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Ukhara Gram Panchayat
Ukhara Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Ukhara 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 Ukhara 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 Ukhara Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Ukhara Gram Panchayat
Where is Ukhara Gram Panchayat located?
Ukhara Gram Panchayat is located in the Gajapati district of Odisha. It falls under the Gumma Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Ukhara Gram Panchayat?
14 villages come under Ukhara Gram Panchayat: Anukumba, Labar, Lakisar, Lathurgada, and Maliar and 9 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Ukhara Gram Panchayat come under?
Ukhara Gram Panchayat comes under Gumma Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Gajapati district.
Which District Panchayat does Ukhara Gram Panchayat come under?
Gajapati Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Ukhara Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Ukhara Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Gumma Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Gajapati Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Ukhara Gram Panchayat?
Ukhara Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Ukhara Gram Panchayat do?
Ukhara Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.