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