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