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