Kulundi Gram Panchayat, Jamankira
Kulundi is a Gram Panchayat located in the Sambalpur district of Odisha. It falls under the Jamankira Panchayat Samiti and Sambalpur Zila Parishad. Kulundi Gram Panchayat covers a total of 17 villages, including Bad-Kundesara, Balarama, and Banamal. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kulundi Gram Panchayat
Kulundi Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bad-Kundesara |
| 2 | Balarama |
| 3 | Banamal |
| 4 | Bandhabahal |
| 5 | Budhikutuni |
| 6 | Gadpati |
| 7 | Gariabahal |
| 8 | Goudpali |
| 9 | Kadalipal |
| 10 | Kanduberni |
| 11 | Kudankhol |
| 12 | Kulundi |
| 13 | Kusuli |
| 14 | Nuabaghara |
| 15 | Patrapali |
| 16 | Sareipali |
| 17 | Sunamudi |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kulundi Gram Panchayat
Kulundi Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kulundi 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)
Jamankira Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kulundi Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Sambalpur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kulundi Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kulundi Gram Panchayat
Where is Kulundi Gram Panchayat located?
Kulundi Gram Panchayat is located in the Sambalpur district of Odisha. It falls under the Jamankira Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kulundi Gram Panchayat?
17 villages come under Kulundi Gram Panchayat: Bad-Kundesara, Balarama, Banamal, Bandhabahal, and Budhikutuni and 12 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kulundi Gram Panchayat come under?
Kulundi Gram Panchayat comes under Jamankira Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Sambalpur district.
Which District Panchayat does Kulundi Gram Panchayat come under?
Sambalpur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kulundi Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Kulundi Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Jamankira Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Sambalpur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kulundi Gram Panchayat?
Kulundi Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kulundi Gram Panchayat do?
Kulundi Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.