Bhutuda Gram Panchayat, Lahunipara

Bhutuda is a Gram Panchayat located in the Sundargarh district of Odisha. It falls under the Lahunipara Panchayat Samiti and Sundargarh Zila Parishad. Bhutuda Gram Panchayat covers a total of 11 villages, including Batagaon, Bhutuda, and Chada. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.

List of Villages in Bhutuda Gram Panchayat

Bhutuda Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.

Sl. No.Village
1Batagaon
2Bhutuda
3Chada
4Kensara (Kensila)
5Lasi
6Raisuan
7Randa
8Ranta
9Sareikela
10Siliguda
11Tilkuda

Panchayati Raj Structure for Bhutuda Gram Panchayat

Bhutuda Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.

Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)

Bhutuda 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)

Lahunipara Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bhutuda Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.

Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)

Sundargarh Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bhutuda Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.

FAQs about Bhutuda Gram Panchayat

Where is Bhutuda Gram Panchayat located?

Bhutuda Gram Panchayat is located in the Sundargarh district of Odisha. It falls under the Lahunipara Panchayat Samiti.

How many villages come under Bhutuda Gram Panchayat?

11 villages come under Bhutuda Gram Panchayat: Batagaon, Bhutuda, Chada, Kensara (Kensila), and Lasi and 6 others.

Which Panchayat Samiti does Bhutuda Gram Panchayat come under?

Bhutuda Gram Panchayat comes under Lahunipara Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Sundargarh district.

Which District Panchayat does Bhutuda Gram Panchayat come under?

Sundargarh Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bhutuda Gram Panchayat.

How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?

Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Bhutuda Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Lahunipara Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Sundargarh Zila Parishad at the district level.

Who heads Bhutuda Gram Panchayat?

Bhutuda Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.

What does Bhutuda Gram Panchayat do?

Bhutuda Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.