Kurunta Gram Panchayat, Khaira
Kurunta is a Gram Panchayat located in the Balasore district of Odisha. It falls under the Khaira Panchayat Samiti and Balasore Zila Parishad. Kurunta Gram Panchayat covers a total of 9 villages, including Barangia, Basudebpur, and Kaliha. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kurunta Gram Panchayat
Kurunta Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Barangia |
| 2 | Basudebpur |
| 3 | Kaliha |
| 4 | Kurunta |
| 5 | Miripurkhaira |
| 6 | Panchagachhia |
| 7 | Raghunathpur |
| 8 | Raikula |
| 9 | Sitapur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kurunta Gram Panchayat
Kurunta Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kurunta 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 Kurunta 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 Kurunta Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kurunta Gram Panchayat
Where is Kurunta Gram Panchayat located?
Kurunta Gram Panchayat is located in the Balasore district of Odisha. It falls under the Khaira Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kurunta Gram Panchayat?
9 villages come under Kurunta Gram Panchayat: Barangia, Basudebpur, Kaliha, Kurunta, Miripurkhaira, Panchagachhia, Raghunathpur, Raikula, and Sitapur.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kurunta Gram Panchayat come under?
Kurunta Gram Panchayat comes under Khaira Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Balasore district.
Which District Panchayat does Kurunta Gram Panchayat come under?
Balasore Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kurunta Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Kurunta Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Khaira Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Balasore Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kurunta Gram Panchayat?
Kurunta Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kurunta Gram Panchayat do?
Kurunta Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.