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