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