Kurmel Gram Panchayat, Narala
Kurmel is a Gram Panchayat located in the Kalahandi district of Odisha. It falls under the Narala Panchayat Samiti and Kalahandi Zila Parishad. Kurmel Gram Panchayat covers a total of 13 villages, including Bamak, Chapata Khanda, and Dudalo. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kurmel Gram Panchayat
Kurmel Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bamak |
| 2 | Chapata Khanda |
| 3 | Dudalo |
| 4 | Dudung Kupa |
| 5 | Gorkel |
| 6 | Ker Bandi |
| 7 | Khirmal |
| 8 | Kirli Beda |
| 9 | Krupa Padar |
| 10 | Kurmel |
| 11 | Kusmel |
| 12 | Patangpadar |
| 13 | Ponga |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kurmel Gram Panchayat
Kurmel Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kurmel 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)
Narala Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kurmel 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 Kurmel Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kurmel Gram Panchayat
Where is Kurmel Gram Panchayat located?
Kurmel Gram Panchayat is located in the Kalahandi district of Odisha. It falls under the Narala Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kurmel Gram Panchayat?
13 villages come under Kurmel Gram Panchayat: Bamak, Chapata Khanda, Dudalo, Dudung Kupa, and Gorkel and 8 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kurmel Gram Panchayat come under?
Kurmel Gram Panchayat comes under Narala Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Kalahandi district.
Which District Panchayat does Kurmel Gram Panchayat come under?
Kalahandi Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kurmel Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Kurmel Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Narala Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Kalahandi Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kurmel Gram Panchayat?
Kurmel Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kurmel Gram Panchayat do?
Kurmel Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.