Gunthawada Gram Panchayat, Chitrakonda
Gunthawada is a Gram Panchayat located in the Malkangiri district of Odisha. It falls under the Chitrakonda Panchayat Samiti and Malkangiri Zila Parishad. Gunthawada Gram Panchayat covers a total of 7 villages, including Aringi, Burudiput, and Ghatkonda. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Gunthawada Gram Panchayat
Gunthawada Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Aringi |
| 2 | Burudiput |
| 3 | Ghatkonda |
| 4 | Gunthawada |
| 5 | Haripur |
| 6 | Kankaraipoda |
| 7 | Talapadar |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Gunthawada Gram Panchayat
Gunthawada Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Gunthawada 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)
Chitrakonda Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Gunthawada 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 Gunthawada Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Gunthawada Gram Panchayat
Where is Gunthawada Gram Panchayat located?
Gunthawada Gram Panchayat is located in the Malkangiri district of Odisha. It falls under the Chitrakonda Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Gunthawada Gram Panchayat?
7 villages come under Gunthawada Gram Panchayat: Aringi, Burudiput, Ghatkonda, Gunthawada, Haripur, Kankaraipoda, and Talapadar.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Gunthawada Gram Panchayat come under?
Gunthawada Gram Panchayat comes under Chitrakonda Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Malkangiri district.
Which District Panchayat does Gunthawada Gram Panchayat come under?
Malkangiri Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Gunthawada Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Gunthawada Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Chitrakonda Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Malkangiri Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Gunthawada Gram Panchayat?
Gunthawada Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Gunthawada Gram Panchayat do?
Gunthawada Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.