Gulunthi Gram Panchayat, Ramanaguda

Gulunthi is a Gram Panchayat located in the Rayagada district of Odisha. It falls under the Ramanaguda Panchayat Samiti and Rayagada Zila Parishad. Gulunthi Gram Panchayat covers a total of 12 villages, including Bodamulunga, Dangubadi, and Dharakhunti. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.

List of Villages in Gulunthi Gram Panchayat

Gulunthi Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.

Sl. No.Village
1Bodamulunga
2Dangubadi
3Dharakhunti
4Dhepaguda
5Guluti
6Kamupadar
7Mohipanga
8Sanamulunga
9Saurada
10Sikhajhola
11Sorishapadar
12Tambakana

Panchayati Raj Structure for Gulunthi Gram Panchayat

Gulunthi Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.

Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)

Gulunthi 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)

Ramanaguda Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Gulunthi 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 Gulunthi Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.

FAQs about Gulunthi Gram Panchayat

Where is Gulunthi Gram Panchayat located?

Gulunthi Gram Panchayat is located in the Rayagada district of Odisha. It falls under the Ramanaguda Panchayat Samiti.

How many villages come under Gulunthi Gram Panchayat?

12 villages come under Gulunthi Gram Panchayat: Bodamulunga, Dangubadi, Dharakhunti, Dhepaguda, and Guluti and 7 others.

Which Panchayat Samiti does Gulunthi Gram Panchayat come under?

Gulunthi Gram Panchayat comes under Ramanaguda Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Rayagada district.

Which District Panchayat does Gulunthi Gram Panchayat come under?

Rayagada Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Gulunthi Gram Panchayat.

How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?

Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Gulunthi Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Ramanaguda Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Rayagada Zila Parishad at the district level.

Who heads Gulunthi Gram Panchayat?

Gulunthi Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.

What does Gulunthi Gram Panchayat do?

Gulunthi Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.