Semala Gram Panchayat, Umerkote
Semala is a Gram Panchayat located in the Nabarangpur district of Odisha. It falls under the Umerkote Panchayat Samiti and Nabarangpur Zila Parishad. Semala Gram Panchayat covers a total of 6 villages, including Badabasini, Bakaliguda, and Mendabeda. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Semala Gram Panchayat
Semala Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Badabasini |
| 2 | Bakaliguda |
| 3 | Mendabeda |
| 4 | Patuguda |
| 5 | Sanabasini |
| 6 | Semala |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Semala Gram Panchayat
Semala Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Semala 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 Semala 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 Semala Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Semala Gram Panchayat
Where is Semala Gram Panchayat located?
Semala Gram Panchayat is located in the Nabarangpur district of Odisha. It falls under the Umerkote Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Semala Gram Panchayat?
6 villages come under Semala Gram Panchayat: Badabasini, Bakaliguda, Mendabeda, Patuguda, Sanabasini, and Semala.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Semala Gram Panchayat come under?
Semala Gram Panchayat comes under Umerkote Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Nabarangpur district.
Which District Panchayat does Semala Gram Panchayat come under?
Nabarangpur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Semala Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Semala Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Umerkote Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Nabarangpur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Semala Gram Panchayat?
Semala Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Semala Gram Panchayat do?
Semala Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.