Gumikia Gram Panchayat, Daringibadi
Gumikia is a Gram Panchayat located in the Kandhamal district of Odisha. It falls under the Daringibadi Panchayat Samiti and Kandhamal Zila Parishad. Gumikia Gram Panchayat covers a total of 18 villages, including Alimaha, Badahakia, and Brudakia. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Gumikia Gram Panchayat
Gumikia Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Alimaha |
| 2 | Badahakia |
| 3 | Brudakia |
| 4 | Gerengaka |
| 5 | Gudripanga |
| 6 | Gumakia |
| 7 | Kanjumaha |
| 8 | Kilukupa |
| 9 | Ladamaha |
| 10 | Ladamaha(A) |
| 11 | Marenj |
| 12 | Midiaguda |
| 13 | Padrakia |
| 14 | Pandris |
| 15 | Patamaha |
| 16 | Sarulai |
| 17 | Sirissapanga |
| 18 | Sukalada |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Gumikia Gram Panchayat
Gumikia Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Gumikia 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)
Daringibadi Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Gumikia 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 Gumikia Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Gumikia Gram Panchayat
Where is Gumikia Gram Panchayat located?
Gumikia Gram Panchayat is located in the Kandhamal district of Odisha. It falls under the Daringibadi Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Gumikia Gram Panchayat?
18 villages come under Gumikia Gram Panchayat: Alimaha, Badahakia, Brudakia, Gerengaka, and Gudripanga and 13 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Gumikia Gram Panchayat come under?
Gumikia Gram Panchayat comes under Daringibadi Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Kandhamal district.
Which District Panchayat does Gumikia Gram Panchayat come under?
Kandhamal Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Gumikia Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Gumikia Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Daringibadi Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Kandhamal Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Gumikia Gram Panchayat?
Gumikia Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Gumikia Gram Panchayat do?
Gumikia Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.