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