Purunakot Gram Panchayat, Anugul
Purunakot is a Gram Panchayat located in the Angul district of Odisha. It falls under the Anugul Panchayat Samiti and Angul Zila Parishad. Purunakot Gram Panchayat covers a total of 7 villages, including Badakheta, Bhagamunda, and Chhotkei(Chhotakoi). It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Purunakot Gram Panchayat
Purunakot Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Badakheta |
| 2 | Bhagamunda |
| 3 | Chhotkei(Chhotakoi) |
| 4 | Gopalpur |
| 5 | Purunakot |
| 6 | Salar |
| 7 | Tuluka |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Purunakot Gram Panchayat
Purunakot Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Purunakot 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)
Anugul Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Purunakot Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Angul Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Purunakot Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Purunakot Gram Panchayat
Where is Purunakot Gram Panchayat located?
Purunakot Gram Panchayat is located in the Angul district of Odisha. It falls under the Anugul Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Purunakot Gram Panchayat?
7 villages come under Purunakot Gram Panchayat: Badakheta, Bhagamunda, Chhotkei(Chhotakoi), Gopalpur, Purunakot, Salar, and Tuluka.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Purunakot Gram Panchayat come under?
Purunakot Gram Panchayat comes under Anugul Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Angul district.
Which District Panchayat does Purunakot Gram Panchayat come under?
Angul Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Purunakot Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Purunakot Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Anugul Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Angul Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Purunakot Gram Panchayat?
Purunakot Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Purunakot Gram Panchayat do?
Purunakot Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.