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