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