Kuntara Gram Panchayat, Kuchinda
Kuntara is a Gram Panchayat located in the Sambalpur district of Odisha. It falls under the Kuchinda Panchayat Samiti and Sambalpur Zila Parishad. Kuntara Gram Panchayat covers a total of 8 villages, including Bagadiha, Jharmal, and Kalijharan. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kuntara Gram Panchayat
Kuntara Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bagadiha |
| 2 | Jharmal |
| 3 | Kalijharan |
| 4 | Kaputikira |
| 5 | Khairabahal |
| 6 | Kuntara |
| 7 | Pandaripathar |
| 8 | Tureiniktimal |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kuntara Gram Panchayat
Kuntara Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kuntara 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)
Kuchinda Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kuntara 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 Kuntara Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kuntara Gram Panchayat
Where is Kuntara Gram Panchayat located?
Kuntara Gram Panchayat is located in the Sambalpur district of Odisha. It falls under the Kuchinda Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kuntara Gram Panchayat?
8 villages come under Kuntara Gram Panchayat: Bagadiha, Jharmal, Kalijharan, Kaputikira, Khairabahal, Kuntara, Pandaripathar, and Tureiniktimal.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kuntara Gram Panchayat come under?
Kuntara Gram Panchayat comes under Kuchinda Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Sambalpur district.
Which District Panchayat does Kuntara Gram Panchayat come under?
Sambalpur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kuntara Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Kuntara Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Kuchinda Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Sambalpur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kuntara Gram Panchayat?
Kuntara Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kuntara Gram Panchayat do?
Kuntara Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.