Dukum Gram Panchayat, Bissamcuttack
Dukum is a Gram Panchayat located in the Rayagada district of Odisha. It falls under the Bissamcuttack Panchayat Samiti and Rayagada Zila Parishad. Dukum Gram Panchayat covers a total of 30 villages, including Badeipadar, Baladaguda, and Balakupa. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Dukum Gram Panchayat
Dukum Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Badeipadar |
| 2 | Baladaguda |
| 3 | Balakupa |
| 4 | Bandichuan |
| 5 | Beradangopadar |
| 6 | Bondili |
| 7 | Bukurumuska |
| 8 | Dedipada |
| 9 | Dukum |
| 10 | Gadabangiri |
| 11 | Ghusuripadar |
| 12 | Hupuripadar |
| 13 | Huruli |
| 14 | Jaupada |
| 15 | Jiari |
| 16 | Jugapadar |
| 17 | Kachapaju |
| 18 | Kunumani |
| 19 | Lakhobhata |
| 20 | Mandakota |
| 21 | Marlchapadi |
| 22 | Mundurumaska |
| 23 | Nandi |
| 24 | Naringipanga |
| 25 | Pinda |
| 26 | Pipili |
| 27 | Pipilipanga |
| 28 | Ranijamba |
| 29 | Royalpadar |
| 30 | Rupapadar |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Dukum Gram Panchayat
Dukum Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Dukum 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)
Bissamcuttack Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Dukum Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Rayagada Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Dukum Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Dukum Gram Panchayat
Where is Dukum Gram Panchayat located?
Dukum Gram Panchayat is located in the Rayagada district of Odisha. It falls under the Bissamcuttack Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Dukum Gram Panchayat?
30 villages come under Dukum Gram Panchayat: Badeipadar, Baladaguda, Balakupa, Bandichuan, and Beradangopadar and 25 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Dukum Gram Panchayat come under?
Dukum Gram Panchayat comes under Bissamcuttack Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Rayagada district.
Which District Panchayat does Dukum Gram Panchayat come under?
Rayagada Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Dukum Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Dukum Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Bissamcuttack Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Rayagada Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Dukum Gram Panchayat?
Dukum Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Dukum Gram Panchayat do?
Dukum Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.