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