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