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