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