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