Dhumat Gram Panchayat, Kendrapada
Dhumat is a Gram Panchayat located in the Kendrapara district of Odisha. It falls under the Kendrapada Panchayat Samiti and Kendrapara Zila Parishad. Dhumat Gram Panchayat covers a total of 2 villages: Dhumat and Dhumatsasan. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Dhumat Gram Panchayat
Dhumat Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Dhumat |
| 2 | Dhumatsasan |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Dhumat Gram Panchayat
Dhumat Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Dhumat 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)
Kendrapada Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Dhumat Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Kendrapara Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Dhumat Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Dhumat Gram Panchayat
Where is Dhumat Gram Panchayat located?
Dhumat Gram Panchayat is located in the Kendrapara district of Odisha. It falls under the Kendrapada Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Dhumat Gram Panchayat?
2 villages come under Dhumat Gram Panchayat: Dhumat and Dhumatsasan.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Dhumat Gram Panchayat come under?
Dhumat Gram Panchayat comes under Kendrapada Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Kendrapara district.
Which District Panchayat does Dhumat Gram Panchayat come under?
Kendrapara Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Dhumat Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Dhumat Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Kendrapada Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Kendrapara Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Dhumat Gram Panchayat?
Dhumat Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Dhumat Gram Panchayat do?
Dhumat Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.