Kumundi Gram Panchayat, Bansapal
Kumundi is a Gram Panchayat located in the Keonjhar district of Odisha. It falls under the Bansapal Panchayat Samiti and Keonjhar Zila Parishad. Kumundi Gram Panchayat covers a total of 5 villages, including Kumundi(Ka), Kumundi(Kha), and Talajagar. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kumundi Gram Panchayat
Kumundi Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Kumundi(Ka) |
| 2 | Kumundi(Kha) |
| 3 | Talajagar |
| 4 | Uparajagara |
| 5 | Urumunda |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kumundi Gram Panchayat
Kumundi Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kumundi 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)
Bansapal Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kumundi Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Keonjhar Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kumundi Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kumundi Gram Panchayat
Where is Kumundi Gram Panchayat located?
Kumundi Gram Panchayat is located in the Keonjhar district of Odisha. It falls under the Bansapal Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kumundi Gram Panchayat?
5 villages come under Kumundi Gram Panchayat: Kumundi(Ka), Kumundi(Kha), Talajagar, Uparajagara, and Urumunda.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kumundi Gram Panchayat come under?
Kumundi Gram Panchayat comes under Bansapal Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Keonjhar district.
Which District Panchayat does Kumundi Gram Panchayat come under?
Keonjhar Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kumundi Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Kumundi Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Bansapal Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Keonjhar Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kumundi Gram Panchayat?
Kumundi Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kumundi Gram Panchayat do?
Kumundi Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.