Somanathpur Gram Panchayat, Korukonda
Somanathpur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Malkangiri district of Odisha. It falls under the Korukonda Panchayat Samiti and Malkangiri Zila Parishad. Somanathpur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 16 villages, including Apanamala, Banasulbhata, and Bikramapur. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Somanathpur Gram Panchayat
Somanathpur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Apanamala |
| 2 | Banasulbhata |
| 3 | Bikramapur |
| 4 | Hatiamba |
| 5 | Kadamguda |
| 6 | Kandelaguda |
| 7 | Kondelbandha |
| 8 | Maheswarpur |
| 9 | Maliguda |
| 10 | Neherupalli M.V.36 |
| 11 | Pilakusumi |
| 12 | Podakhal |
| 13 | Rangamguda |
| 14 | Simagandhi |
| 15 | Somnathpur |
| 16 | Totaguda |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Somanathpur Gram Panchayat
Somanathpur Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Somanathpur 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)
Korukonda Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Somanathpur 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 Somanathpur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Somanathpur Gram Panchayat
Where is Somanathpur Gram Panchayat located?
Somanathpur Gram Panchayat is located in the Malkangiri district of Odisha. It falls under the Korukonda Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Somanathpur Gram Panchayat?
16 villages come under Somanathpur Gram Panchayat: Apanamala, Banasulbhata, Bikramapur, Hatiamba, and Kadamguda and 11 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Somanathpur Gram Panchayat come under?
Somanathpur Gram Panchayat comes under Korukonda Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Malkangiri district.
Which District Panchayat does Somanathpur Gram Panchayat come under?
Malkangiri Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Somanathpur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Somanathpur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Korukonda Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Malkangiri Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Somanathpur Gram Panchayat?
Somanathpur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Somanathpur Gram Panchayat do?
Somanathpur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.