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