Karlamunda Gram Panchayat, Karlamunda

Karlamunda is a Gram Panchayat located in the Kalahandi district of Odisha. It falls under the Karlamunda Panchayat Samiti and Kalahandi Zila Parishad. Karlamunda Gram Panchayat covers a total of 3 villages: Dukermal, Jharmunda, and Odiya Munda. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.

List of Villages in Karlamunda Gram Panchayat

Karlamunda Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.

Sl. No.Village
1Dukermal
2Jharmunda
3Odiya Munda

Panchayati Raj Structure for Karlamunda Gram Panchayat

Karlamunda Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.

Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)

Karlamunda 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)

Karlamunda Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Karlamunda 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 Karlamunda Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.

FAQs about Karlamunda Gram Panchayat

Where is Karlamunda Gram Panchayat located?

Karlamunda Gram Panchayat is located in the Kalahandi district of Odisha. It falls under the Karlamunda Panchayat Samiti.

How many villages come under Karlamunda Gram Panchayat?

3 villages come under Karlamunda Gram Panchayat: Dukermal, Jharmunda, and Odiya Munda.

Which Panchayat Samiti does Karlamunda Gram Panchayat come under?

Karlamunda Gram Panchayat comes under Karlamunda Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Kalahandi district.

Which District Panchayat does Karlamunda Gram Panchayat come under?

Kalahandi Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Karlamunda Gram Panchayat.

How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?

Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Karlamunda Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Karlamunda Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Kalahandi Zila Parishad at the district level.

Who heads Karlamunda Gram Panchayat?

Karlamunda Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.

What does Karlamunda Gram Panchayat do?

Karlamunda Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.