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