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