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