Durgapali Gram Panchayat, Puintala

Durgapali is a Gram Panchayat located in the Balangir district of Odisha. It falls under the Puintala Panchayat Samiti and Balangir Zila Parishad. Durgapali Gram Panchayat covers a total of 2 villages: Charbahali and Durgapali. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.

List of Villages in Durgapali Gram Panchayat

Durgapali Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.

Sl. No.Village
1Charbahali
2Durgapali

Panchayati Raj Structure for Durgapali Gram Panchayat

Durgapali Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.

Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)

Durgapali 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)

Puintala Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Durgapali Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.

Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)

Balangir Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Durgapali Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.

FAQs about Durgapali Gram Panchayat

Where is Durgapali Gram Panchayat located?

Durgapali Gram Panchayat is located in the Balangir district of Odisha. It falls under the Puintala Panchayat Samiti.

How many villages come under Durgapali Gram Panchayat?

2 villages come under Durgapali Gram Panchayat: Charbahali and Durgapali.

Which Panchayat Samiti does Durgapali Gram Panchayat come under?

Durgapali Gram Panchayat comes under Puintala Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Balangir district.

Which District Panchayat does Durgapali Gram Panchayat come under?

Balangir Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Durgapali Gram Panchayat.

How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?

Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Durgapali Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Puintala Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Balangir Zila Parishad at the district level.

Who heads Durgapali Gram Panchayat?

Durgapali Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.

What does Durgapali Gram Panchayat do?

Durgapali Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.