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