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