Dungura Gram Panchayat, Khaira
Dungura is a Gram Panchayat located in the Balasore district of Odisha. It falls under the Khaira Panchayat Samiti and Balasore Zila Parishad. Dungura Gram Panchayat covers a total of 14 villages, including Alada, Baishnabpur, and Barhapur. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Dungura Gram Panchayat
Dungura Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Alada |
| 2 | Baishnabpur |
| 3 | Barhapur |
| 4 | Barunpadi |
| 5 | Bhimanathapur |
| 6 | Dungura |
| 7 | Karanjapada |
| 8 | Kishorinagar |
| 9 | Nischinta |
| 10 | Raghunathapur |
| 11 | Raghunathpur |
| 12 | Ramakrushnapur |
| 13 | Subalayapatana |
| 14 | Suryapur(Surjipur) |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Dungura Gram Panchayat
Dungura Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Dungura 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)
Khaira Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Dungura Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Balasore Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Dungura Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Dungura Gram Panchayat
Where is Dungura Gram Panchayat located?
Dungura Gram Panchayat is located in the Balasore district of Odisha. It falls under the Khaira Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Dungura Gram Panchayat?
14 villages come under Dungura Gram Panchayat: Alada, Baishnabpur, Barhapur, Barunpadi, and Bhimanathapur and 9 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Dungura Gram Panchayat come under?
Dungura Gram Panchayat comes under Khaira Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Balasore district.
Which District Panchayat does Dungura Gram Panchayat come under?
Balasore Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Dungura Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Dungura Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Khaira Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Balasore Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Dungura Gram Panchayat?
Dungura Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Dungura Gram Panchayat do?
Dungura Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.