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