Purunmantri Gram Panchayat, Athmallik
Purunmantri is a Gram Panchayat located in the Angul district of Odisha. It falls under the Athmallik Panchayat Samiti and Angul Zila Parishad. Purunmantri Gram Panchayat covers a total of 17 villages, including Chilakhandi, Deulabeda, and Gopalpur. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Purunmantri Gram Panchayat
Purunmantri Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Chilakhandi |
| 2 | Deulabeda |
| 3 | Gopalpur |
| 4 | Hingamandal |
| 5 | Jagabandhupur |
| 6 | Jirad |
| 7 | Kairighati |
| 8 | Keutabhuin |
| 9 | Kusapur |
| 10 | Mahendrapur |
| 11 | Malipadar |
| 12 | Nuamanantri |
| 13 | Odasinga |
| 14 | Purunamanantri |
| 15 | Rajing |
| 16 | Sarthakapur |
| 17 | Tambabajeni |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Purunmantri Gram Panchayat
Purunmantri Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Purunmantri 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)
Athmallik Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Purunmantri 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 Purunmantri Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Purunmantri Gram Panchayat
Where is Purunmantri Gram Panchayat located?
Purunmantri Gram Panchayat is located in the Angul district of Odisha. It falls under the Athmallik Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Purunmantri Gram Panchayat?
17 villages come under Purunmantri Gram Panchayat: Chilakhandi, Deulabeda, Gopalpur, Hingamandal, and Jagabandhupur and 12 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Purunmantri Gram Panchayat come under?
Purunmantri Gram Panchayat comes under Athmallik Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Angul district.
Which District Panchayat does Purunmantri Gram Panchayat come under?
Angul Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Purunmantri Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Purunmantri Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Athmallik Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Angul Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Purunmantri Gram Panchayat?
Purunmantri Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Purunmantri Gram Panchayat do?
Purunmantri Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.