Kalinga Gram Panchayat, G.Udayagiri
Kalinga is a Gram Panchayat located in the Kandhamal district of Odisha. It falls under the G.Udayagiri Panchayat Samiti and Kandhamal Zila Parishad. Kalinga Gram Panchayat covers a total of 13 villages, including Bhaliapata, Dankensaru, and Dugudipari. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kalinga Gram Panchayat
Kalinga Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bhaliapata |
| 2 | Dankensaru |
| 3 | Dugudipari |
| 4 | Gadingia |
| 5 | Gadingia Jungle |
| 6 | Jargiganda |
| 7 | Kalinga |
| 8 | Kundanaju |
| 9 | Kurmingia |
| 10 | Pidikamaha |
| 11 | Raisingi |
| 12 | Retudi |
| 13 | Sujeli |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kalinga Gram Panchayat
Kalinga Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kalinga 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)
G.Udayagiri Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kalinga 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 Kalinga Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kalinga Gram Panchayat
Where is Kalinga Gram Panchayat located?
Kalinga Gram Panchayat is located in the Kandhamal district of Odisha. It falls under the G.Udayagiri Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kalinga Gram Panchayat?
13 villages come under Kalinga Gram Panchayat: Bhaliapata, Dankensaru, Dugudipari, Gadingia, and Gadingia Jungle and 8 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kalinga Gram Panchayat come under?
Kalinga Gram Panchayat comes under G.Udayagiri Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Kandhamal district.
Which District Panchayat does Kalinga Gram Panchayat come under?
Kandhamal Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kalinga Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Kalinga Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, G.Udayagiri Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Kandhamal Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kalinga Gram Panchayat?
Kalinga Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kalinga Gram Panchayat do?
Kalinga Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.