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