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