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