Durpal Gram Panchayat, Bhograi
Durpal is a Gram Panchayat located in the Balasore district of Odisha. It falls under the Bhograi Panchayat Samiti and Balasore Zila Parishad. Durpal Gram Panchayat covers a total of 8 villages, including Atakalia, Baharda, and Barbatia. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Durpal Gram Panchayat
Durpal Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Atakalia |
| 2 | Baharda |
| 3 | Barbatia |
| 4 | Durpal |
| 5 | Khalagadia |
| 6 | Kiarda |
| 7 | Nijampur |
| 8 | Paniapada |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Durpal Gram Panchayat
Durpal Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Durpal 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)
Bhograi Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Durpal 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 Durpal Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Durpal Gram Panchayat
Where is Durpal Gram Panchayat located?
Durpal Gram Panchayat is located in the Balasore district of Odisha. It falls under the Bhograi Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Durpal Gram Panchayat?
8 villages come under Durpal Gram Panchayat: Atakalia, Baharda, Barbatia, Durpal, Khalagadia, Kiarda, Nijampur, and Paniapada.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Durpal Gram Panchayat come under?
Durpal Gram Panchayat comes under Bhograi Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Balasore district.
Which District Panchayat does Durpal Gram Panchayat come under?
Balasore Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Durpal Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Durpal Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Bhograi Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Balasore Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Durpal Gram Panchayat?
Durpal Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Durpal Gram Panchayat do?
Durpal Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.