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