Taruan Gram Panchayat, Ghasipura
Taruan is a Gram Panchayat located in the Keonjhar district of Odisha. It falls under the Ghasipura Panchayat Samiti and Keonjhar Zila Parishad. Taruan Gram Panchayat covers a total of 12 villages, including Aligaon, Baniapasi, and Chandali. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Taruan Gram Panchayat
Taruan Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Aligaon |
| 2 | Baniapasi |
| 3 | Chandali |
| 4 | Gobargali |
| 5 | Kendukhunta |
| 6 | Lunahar |
| 7 | Mahuri |
| 8 | Malikatina |
| 9 | Patasura |
| 10 | Sainpal |
| 11 | Taruan |
| 12 | Ujuni |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Taruan Gram Panchayat
Taruan Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Taruan 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)
Ghasipura Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Taruan 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 Taruan Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Taruan Gram Panchayat
Where is Taruan Gram Panchayat located?
Taruan Gram Panchayat is located in the Keonjhar district of Odisha. It falls under the Ghasipura Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Taruan Gram Panchayat?
12 villages come under Taruan Gram Panchayat: Aligaon, Baniapasi, Chandali, Gobargali, and Kendukhunta and 7 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Taruan Gram Panchayat come under?
Taruan Gram Panchayat comes under Ghasipura Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Keonjhar district.
Which District Panchayat does Taruan Gram Panchayat come under?
Keonjhar Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Taruan Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Taruan Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Ghasipura Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Keonjhar Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Taruan Gram Panchayat?
Taruan Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Taruan Gram Panchayat do?
Taruan Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.