Kumkhal Gram Panchayat, Lanjigarh
Kumkhal is a Gram Panchayat located in the Kalahandi district of Odisha. It falls under the Lanjigarh Panchayat Samiti and Kalahandi Zila Parishad. Kumkhal Gram Panchayat covers a total of 11 villages, including Hatisal, Katulbai, and Khajuriguda. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kumkhal Gram Panchayat
Kumkhal Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Hatisal |
| 2 | Katulbai |
| 3 | Khajuriguda |
| 4 | Kumkhal |
| 5 | Kutrubandha |
| 6 | Luma |
| 7 | Mandiarucha |
| 8 | Pidelbaju |
| 9 | Puniguda |
| 10 | Tankalasur |
| 11 | Timanbhadi |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kumkhal Gram Panchayat
Kumkhal Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kumkhal 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)
Lanjigarh Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kumkhal 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 Kumkhal Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kumkhal Gram Panchayat
Where is Kumkhal Gram Panchayat located?
Kumkhal Gram Panchayat is located in the Kalahandi district of Odisha. It falls under the Lanjigarh Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kumkhal Gram Panchayat?
11 villages come under Kumkhal Gram Panchayat: Hatisal, Katulbai, Khajuriguda, Kumkhal, and Kutrubandha and 6 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kumkhal Gram Panchayat come under?
Kumkhal Gram Panchayat comes under Lanjigarh Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Kalahandi district.
Which District Panchayat does Kumkhal Gram Panchayat come under?
Kalahandi Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kumkhal Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Kumkhal Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Lanjigarh Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Kalahandi Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kumkhal Gram Panchayat?
Kumkhal Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kumkhal Gram Panchayat do?
Kumkhal Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.