Kumbhikota Gram Panchayat, Rayagada
Kumbhikota is a Gram Panchayat located in the Rayagada district of Odisha. It falls under the Rayagada Panchayat Samiti and Rayagada Zila Parishad. Kumbhikota Gram Panchayat covers a total of 18 villages, including Alingi, Champikota, and Himarpodi. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kumbhikota Gram Panchayat
Kumbhikota Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Alingi |
| 2 | Champikota |
| 3 | Himarpodi |
| 4 | Kanikatijhola |
| 5 | Kerakhal |
| 6 | Kosakona |
| 7 | Kumbhikota |
| 8 | Kurukuti |
| 9 | Mardipadi |
| 10 | Pendili |
| 11 | Phulukona |
| 12 | Pichudi |
| 13 | Podamara |
| 14 | Punjapai (Bhalungu) |
| 15 | Rapukona |
| 16 | Toyangiri |
| 17 | Udayapur |
| 18 | Uparatitijhola |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kumbhikota Gram Panchayat
Kumbhikota Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kumbhikota 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)
Rayagada Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kumbhikota 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 Kumbhikota Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kumbhikota Gram Panchayat
Where is Kumbhikota Gram Panchayat located?
Kumbhikota Gram Panchayat is located in the Rayagada district of Odisha. It falls under the Rayagada Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kumbhikota Gram Panchayat?
18 villages come under Kumbhikota Gram Panchayat: Alingi, Champikota, Himarpodi, Kanikatijhola, and Kerakhal and 13 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kumbhikota Gram Panchayat come under?
Kumbhikota Gram Panchayat comes under Rayagada Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Rayagada district.
Which District Panchayat does Kumbhikota Gram Panchayat come under?
Rayagada Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kumbhikota Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Kumbhikota Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Rayagada Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Rayagada Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kumbhikota Gram Panchayat?
Kumbhikota Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kumbhikota Gram Panchayat do?
Kumbhikota Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.