Kurigan Gram Panchayat, Bhandaripokhari
Kurigan is a Gram Panchayat located in the Bhadrak district of Odisha. It falls under the Bhandaripokhari Panchayat Samiti and Bhadrak Zila Parishad. Kurigan Gram Panchayat covers a total of 10 villages, including Aliha, Baigadia, and Dolagobindapur. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kurigan Gram Panchayat
Kurigan Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Aliha |
| 2 | Baigadia |
| 3 | Dolagobindapur |
| 4 | Kanti |
| 5 | Kharijkurigan |
| 6 | Korigan |
| 7 | Kuriganbindha |
| 8 | Kuriganbindha |
| 9 | Mahammadpur |
| 10 | Sathagan |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kurigan Gram Panchayat
Kurigan Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kurigan 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)
Bhandaripokhari Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kurigan Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Bhadrak Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kurigan Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kurigan Gram Panchayat
Where is Kurigan Gram Panchayat located?
Kurigan Gram Panchayat is located in the Bhadrak district of Odisha. It falls under the Bhandaripokhari Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kurigan Gram Panchayat?
10 villages come under Kurigan Gram Panchayat: Aliha, Baigadia, Dolagobindapur, Kanti, Kharijkurigan, Korigan, Kuriganbindha, Kuriganbindha, Mahammadpur, and Sathagan.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kurigan Gram Panchayat come under?
Kurigan Gram Panchayat comes under Bhandaripokhari Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Bhadrak district.
Which District Panchayat does Kurigan Gram Panchayat come under?
Bhadrak Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kurigan Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Kurigan Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Bhandaripokhari Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Bhadrak Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kurigan Gram Panchayat?
Kurigan Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kurigan Gram Panchayat do?
Kurigan Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.