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