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