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