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