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