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