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