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