Gangraj Gram Panchayat, Kuliana
Gangraj is a Gram Panchayat located in the Mayurbhanj district of Odisha. It falls under the Kuliana Panchayat Samiti and Mayurbhanj Zila Parishad. Gangraj Gram Panchayat covers a total of 14 villages, including Bhutiapada, Dahigan, and Gaighati. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Gangraj Gram Panchayat
Gangraj Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bhutiapada |
| 2 | Dahigan |
| 3 | Gaighati |
| 4 | Gangraj |
| 5 | Kamardiha |
| 6 | Kanhupur |
| 7 | Kuadim |
| 8 | Kuluchibani |
| 9 | Kusumdiha |
| 10 | Raghunathganj |
| 11 | Rangiam |
| 12 | Salugadia |
| 13 | Sanjunbani |
| 14 | Tumuda |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Gangraj Gram Panchayat
Gangraj Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Gangraj 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)
Kuliana Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Gangraj Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Mayurbhanj Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Gangraj Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Gangraj Gram Panchayat
Where is Gangraj Gram Panchayat located?
Gangraj Gram Panchayat is located in the Mayurbhanj district of Odisha. It falls under the Kuliana Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Gangraj Gram Panchayat?
14 villages come under Gangraj Gram Panchayat: Bhutiapada, Dahigan, Gaighati, Gangraj, and Kamardiha and 9 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Gangraj Gram Panchayat come under?
Gangraj Gram Panchayat comes under Kuliana Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Mayurbhanj district.
Which District Panchayat does Gangraj Gram Panchayat come under?
Mayurbhanj Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Gangraj Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Gangraj Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Kuliana Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Mayurbhanj Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Gangraj Gram Panchayat?
Gangraj Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Gangraj Gram Panchayat do?
Gangraj Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.