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