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