Gumagarh Gram Panchayat, Phulbani
Gumagarh is a Gram Panchayat located in the Kandhamal district of Odisha. It falls under the Phulbani Panchayat Samiti and Kandhamal Zila Parishad. Gumagarh Gram Panchayat covers a total of 14 villages, including Amatpada, Barisuga, and Dalpara. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Gumagarh Gram Panchayat
Gumagarh Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Amatpada |
| 2 | Barisuga |
| 3 | Dalpara |
| 4 | Dubghati |
| 5 | Durgadadi |
| 6 | Gumagarha |
| 7 | Kenpaju |
| 8 | Lainpara |
| 9 | Lumbakupa |
| 10 | Nedigura |
| 11 | Pradipadar |
| 12 | Rubipriya |
| 13 | Sadanmendi |
| 14 | Tengeri |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Gumagarh Gram Panchayat
Gumagarh Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Gumagarh 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)
Phulbani Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Gumagarh Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Kandhamal Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Gumagarh Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Gumagarh Gram Panchayat
Where is Gumagarh Gram Panchayat located?
Gumagarh Gram Panchayat is located in the Kandhamal district of Odisha. It falls under the Phulbani Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Gumagarh Gram Panchayat?
14 villages come under Gumagarh Gram Panchayat: Amatpada, Barisuga, Dalpara, Dubghati, and Durgadadi and 9 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Gumagarh Gram Panchayat come under?
Gumagarh Gram Panchayat comes under Phulbani Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Kandhamal district.
Which District Panchayat does Gumagarh Gram Panchayat come under?
Kandhamal Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Gumagarh Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Gumagarh Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Phulbani Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Kandhamal Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Gumagarh Gram Panchayat?
Gumagarh Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Gumagarh Gram Panchayat do?
Gumagarh Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.