Kaniguama Gram Panchayat, Thuamul Ram Pur
Kaniguama is a Gram Panchayat located in the Kalahandi district of Odisha. It falls under the Thuamul Ram Pur Panchayat Samiti and Kalahandi Zila Parishad. Kaniguama Gram Panchayat covers a total of 16 villages, including Amathaguda, Arakhapedi, and Bhitarguma. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kaniguama Gram Panchayat
Kaniguama Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Amathaguda |
| 2 | Arakhapedi |
| 3 | Bhitarguma |
| 4 | Dalimguda |
| 5 | Dhuliguda |
| 6 | Dudukaguda |
| 7 | Gunjiguda |
| 8 | Jatangpada |
| 9 | Jubang |
| 10 | Kaniguma |
| 11 | Nehela |
| 12 | Pastiguda |
| 13 | Phuldumer |
| 14 | Pitamandi |
| 15 | Taragaon |
| 16 | Tevamahul |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kaniguama Gram Panchayat
Kaniguama Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kaniguama 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)
Thuamul Ram Pur Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kaniguama Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Kalahandi Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kaniguama Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kaniguama Gram Panchayat
Where is Kaniguama Gram Panchayat located?
Kaniguama Gram Panchayat is located in the Kalahandi district of Odisha. It falls under the Thuamul Ram Pur Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kaniguama Gram Panchayat?
16 villages come under Kaniguama Gram Panchayat: Amathaguda, Arakhapedi, Bhitarguma, Dalimguda, and Dhuliguda and 11 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kaniguama Gram Panchayat come under?
Kaniguama Gram Panchayat comes under Thuamul Ram Pur Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Kalahandi district.
Which District Panchayat does Kaniguama Gram Panchayat come under?
Kalahandi Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kaniguama Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Kaniguama Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Thuamul Ram Pur Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Kalahandi Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kaniguama Gram Panchayat?
Kaniguama Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kaniguama Gram Panchayat do?
Kaniguama Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.