Tolana Gram Panchayat, Gunupur
Tolana is a Gram Panchayat located in the Rayagada district of Odisha. It falls under the Gunupur Panchayat Samiti and Rayagada Zila Parishad. Tolana Gram Panchayat covers a total of 7 villages, including Badamosingi, Dengakul, and Kinturanga. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Tolana Gram Panchayat
Tolana Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Badamosingi |
| 2 | Dengakul |
| 3 | Kinturanga |
| 4 | Kitunga |
| 5 | Tadar |
| 6 | Tarigising |
| 7 | Tolana |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Tolana Gram Panchayat
Tolana Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Tolana 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)
Gunupur Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Tolana 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 Tolana Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Tolana Gram Panchayat
Where is Tolana Gram Panchayat located?
Tolana Gram Panchayat is located in the Rayagada district of Odisha. It falls under the Gunupur Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Tolana Gram Panchayat?
7 villages come under Tolana Gram Panchayat: Badamosingi, Dengakul, Kinturanga, Kitunga, Tadar, Tarigising, and Tolana.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Tolana Gram Panchayat come under?
Tolana Gram Panchayat comes under Gunupur Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Rayagada district.
Which District Panchayat does Tolana Gram Panchayat come under?
Rayagada Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Tolana Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Tolana Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Gunupur Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Rayagada Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Tolana Gram Panchayat?
Tolana Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Tolana Gram Panchayat do?
Tolana Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.