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