Kumjharia Gram Panchayat, Kuarmunda
Kumjharia is a Gram Panchayat located in the Sundargarh district of Odisha. It falls under the Kuarmunda Panchayat Samiti and Sundargarh Zila Parishad. Kumjharia Gram Panchayat covers a total of 13 villages, including Baghiajor, Besarapada, and Bhadarpur. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kumjharia Gram Panchayat
Kumjharia Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Baghiajor |
| 2 | Besarapada |
| 3 | Bhadarpur |
| 4 | Bijabahal |
| 5 | Jhitikiara |
| 6 | Kudabeda |
| 7 | Kuinergadha |
| 8 | Kumjharia |
| 9 | Lase |
| 10 | Patuabahal |
| 11 | Raichhapal |
| 12 | Sankarla |
| 13 | Therlibahal |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kumjharia Gram Panchayat
Kumjharia Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kumjharia 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)
Kuarmunda Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kumjharia 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 Kumjharia Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kumjharia Gram Panchayat
Where is Kumjharia Gram Panchayat located?
Kumjharia Gram Panchayat is located in the Sundargarh district of Odisha. It falls under the Kuarmunda Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kumjharia Gram Panchayat?
13 villages come under Kumjharia Gram Panchayat: Baghiajor, Besarapada, Bhadarpur, Bijabahal, and Jhitikiara and 8 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kumjharia Gram Panchayat come under?
Kumjharia Gram Panchayat comes under Kuarmunda Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Sundargarh district.
Which District Panchayat does Kumjharia Gram Panchayat come under?
Sundargarh Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kumjharia Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Kumjharia Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Kuarmunda Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Sundargarh Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kumjharia Gram Panchayat?
Kumjharia Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kumjharia Gram Panchayat do?
Kumjharia Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.