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