Kumbhari Gram Panchayat, Narayan Patana
Kumbhari is a Gram Panchayat located in the Koraput district of Odisha. It falls under the Narayan Patana Panchayat Samiti and Koraput Zila Parishad. Kumbhari Gram Panchayat covers a total of 14 villages, including Bagam, Bhitarkhilwa, and Biripur. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kumbhari Gram Panchayat
Kumbhari Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bagam |
| 2 | Bhitarkhilwa |
| 3 | Biripur |
| 4 | Chintaguda |
| 5 | Dandabari |
| 6 | Kanchanpadu |
| 7 | Kumbhari |
| 8 | Kusulipeta |
| 9 | Mandiaguda |
| 10 | Narikhuluwa |
| 11 | Paching |
| 12 | Patrapara |
| 13 | Rangamguda |
| 14 | Siriguda |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kumbhari Gram Panchayat
Kumbhari Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kumbhari 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)
Narayan Patana Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kumbhari 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 Kumbhari Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kumbhari Gram Panchayat
Where is Kumbhari Gram Panchayat located?
Kumbhari Gram Panchayat is located in the Koraput district of Odisha. It falls under the Narayan Patana Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kumbhari Gram Panchayat?
14 villages come under Kumbhari Gram Panchayat: Bagam, Bhitarkhilwa, Biripur, Chintaguda, and Dandabari and 9 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kumbhari Gram Panchayat come under?
Kumbhari Gram Panchayat comes under Narayan Patana Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Koraput district.
Which District Panchayat does Kumbhari Gram Panchayat come under?
Koraput Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kumbhari Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Kumbhari Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Narayan Patana Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Koraput Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kumbhari Gram Panchayat?
Kumbhari Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kumbhari Gram Panchayat do?
Kumbhari Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.