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