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