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