Gutingia Gram Panchayat, Tikabali

Gutingia is a Gram Panchayat located in the Kandhamal district of Odisha. It falls under the Tikabali Panchayat Samiti and Kandhamal Zila Parishad. Gutingia Gram Panchayat covers a total of 12 villages, including Argadi, Balumaha, and Banangia. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.

List of Villages in Gutingia Gram Panchayat

Gutingia Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.

Sl. No.Village
1Argadi
2Balumaha
3Banangia
4Birangi
5Darapida
6Gutingia
7Jalangia
8Jangidiguda
9Kengelingia
10Malikapadi
11Sesediduba
12Tlausuga

Panchayati Raj Structure for Gutingia Gram Panchayat

Gutingia Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.

Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)

Gutingia 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)

Tikabali Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Gutingia 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 Gutingia Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.

FAQs about Gutingia Gram Panchayat

Where is Gutingia Gram Panchayat located?

Gutingia Gram Panchayat is located in the Kandhamal district of Odisha. It falls under the Tikabali Panchayat Samiti.

How many villages come under Gutingia Gram Panchayat?

12 villages come under Gutingia Gram Panchayat: Argadi, Balumaha, Banangia, Birangi, and Darapida and 7 others.

Which Panchayat Samiti does Gutingia Gram Panchayat come under?

Gutingia Gram Panchayat comes under Tikabali Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Kandhamal district.

Which District Panchayat does Gutingia Gram Panchayat come under?

Kandhamal Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Gutingia Gram Panchayat.

How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?

Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Gutingia Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Tikabali Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Kandhamal Zila Parishad at the district level.

Who heads Gutingia Gram Panchayat?

Gutingia Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.

What does Gutingia Gram Panchayat do?

Gutingia Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.