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