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