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