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