Kutugaon Gram Panchayat, Jhumpura
Kutugaon is a Gram Panchayat located in the Keonjhar district of Odisha. It falls under the Jhumpura Panchayat Samiti and Keonjhar Zila Parishad. Kutugaon Gram Panchayat covers a total of 8 villages, including Bramhanjhari, Champadihi, and Chipinda. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kutugaon Gram Panchayat
Kutugaon Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bramhanjhari |
| 2 | Champadihi |
| 3 | Chipinda |
| 4 | Hatidari |
| 5 | Jaipur |
| 6 | Joda |
| 7 | Kotagaon |
| 8 | Naupani |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kutugaon Gram Panchayat
Kutugaon Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kutugaon 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)
Jhumpura Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kutugaon 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 Kutugaon Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kutugaon Gram Panchayat
Where is Kutugaon Gram Panchayat located?
Kutugaon Gram Panchayat is located in the Keonjhar district of Odisha. It falls under the Jhumpura Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kutugaon Gram Panchayat?
8 villages come under Kutugaon Gram Panchayat: Bramhanjhari, Champadihi, Chipinda, Hatidari, Jaipur, Joda, Kotagaon, and Naupani.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kutugaon Gram Panchayat come under?
Kutugaon Gram Panchayat comes under Jhumpura Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Keonjhar district.
Which District Panchayat does Kutugaon Gram Panchayat come under?
Keonjhar Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kutugaon Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Kutugaon Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Jhumpura Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Keonjhar Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kutugaon Gram Panchayat?
Kutugaon Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kutugaon Gram Panchayat do?
Kutugaon Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.