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