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