Hukuma Gram Panchayat, Surada
Hukuma is a Gram Panchayat located in the Ganjam district of Odisha. It falls under the Surada Panchayat Samiti and Ganjam Zila Parishad. Hukuma Gram Panchayat covers a total of 8 villages, including B.Kotibadi, Bahukapalli, and Bhaliapada. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Hukuma Gram Panchayat
Hukuma Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | B.Kotibadi |
| 2 | Bahukapalli |
| 3 | Bhaliapada |
| 4 | Bijayagopalapur |
| 5 | Bijegopalapur |
| 6 | Ghasipada |
| 7 | Hukuma |
| 8 | Petagadu |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Hukuma Gram Panchayat
Hukuma Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Hukuma 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)
Surada Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Hukuma 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 Hukuma Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Hukuma Gram Panchayat
Where is Hukuma Gram Panchayat located?
Hukuma Gram Panchayat is located in the Ganjam district of Odisha. It falls under the Surada Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Hukuma Gram Panchayat?
8 villages come under Hukuma Gram Panchayat: B.Kotibadi, Bahukapalli, Bhaliapada, Bijayagopalapur, Bijegopalapur, Ghasipada, Hukuma, and Petagadu.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Hukuma Gram Panchayat come under?
Hukuma Gram Panchayat comes under Surada Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Ganjam district.
Which District Panchayat does Hukuma Gram Panchayat come under?
Ganjam Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Hukuma Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Hukuma Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Surada Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Ganjam Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Hukuma Gram Panchayat?
Hukuma Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Hukuma Gram Panchayat do?
Hukuma Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.