Turekela Gram Panchayat, Turekela
Turekela is a Gram Panchayat located in the Balangir district of Odisha. It falls under the Turekela Panchayat Samiti and Balangir Zila Parishad. Turekela Gram Panchayat covers a total of 7 villages, including Beniamal, Budhibahal, and Larki. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Turekela Gram Panchayat
Turekela Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Beniamal |
| 2 | Budhibahal |
| 3 | Larki |
| 4 | Mahanilaha |
| 5 | Mahulbahali |
| 6 | Pitapara |
| 7 | Turekela |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Turekela Gram Panchayat
Turekela Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Turekela 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)
Turekela Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Turekela 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 Turekela Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Turekela Gram Panchayat
Where is Turekela Gram Panchayat located?
Turekela Gram Panchayat is located in the Balangir district of Odisha. It falls under the Turekela Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Turekela Gram Panchayat?
7 villages come under Turekela Gram Panchayat: Beniamal, Budhibahal, Larki, Mahanilaha, Mahulbahali, Pitapara, and Turekela.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Turekela Gram Panchayat come under?
Turekela Gram Panchayat comes under Turekela Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Balangir district.
Which District Panchayat does Turekela Gram Panchayat come under?
Balangir Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Turekela Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Turekela Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Turekela Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Balangir Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Turekela Gram Panchayat?
Turekela Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Turekela Gram Panchayat do?
Turekela Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.