Gumamaha Gram Panchayat, Raikia
Gumamaha is a Gram Panchayat located in the Kandhamal district of Odisha. It falls under the Raikia Panchayat Samiti and Kandhamal Zila Parishad. Gumamaha Gram Panchayat covers a total of 21 villages, including Adeli, Baanda, and Badajiri. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Gumamaha Gram Panchayat
Gumamaha Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Adeli |
| 2 | Baanda |
| 3 | Badajiri |
| 4 | Bedaguba |
| 5 | Dadagamaha |
| 6 | Damaguda |
| 7 | Didrabadi |
| 8 | Gujapanga |
| 9 | Gumamaha |
| 10 | Kakadabadi |
| 11 | Kilakia |
| 12 | Madubadi |
| 13 | Mandasaru |
| 14 | Padasi |
| 15 | Paderikia |
| 16 | Pangalpata |
| 17 | Papasi |
| 18 | Penamala |
| 19 | Pudunbadi |
| 20 | Sandhakupa |
| 21 | Tagakia |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Gumamaha Gram Panchayat
Gumamaha Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Gumamaha 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)
Raikia Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Gumamaha 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 Gumamaha Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Gumamaha Gram Panchayat
Where is Gumamaha Gram Panchayat located?
Gumamaha Gram Panchayat is located in the Kandhamal district of Odisha. It falls under the Raikia Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Gumamaha Gram Panchayat?
21 villages come under Gumamaha Gram Panchayat: Adeli, Baanda, Badajiri, Bedaguba, and Dadagamaha and 16 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Gumamaha Gram Panchayat come under?
Gumamaha Gram Panchayat comes under Raikia Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Kandhamal district.
Which District Panchayat does Gumamaha Gram Panchayat come under?
Kandhamal Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Gumamaha Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Gumamaha Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Raikia Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Kandhamal Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Gumamaha Gram Panchayat?
Gumamaha Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Gumamaha Gram Panchayat do?
Gumamaha Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.