Kurunjipur Gram Panchayat, Balipatna
Kurunjipur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Khordha district of Odisha. It falls under the Balipatna Panchayat Samiti and Khordha Zila Parishad. Kurunjipur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 15 villages, including Arapada, Badala Sasan, and Badalapaschima Khanda. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kurunjipur Gram Panchayat
Kurunjipur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Arapada |
| 2 | Badala Sasan |
| 3 | Badalapaschima Khanda |
| 4 | Dalakasoti |
| 5 | Ghasiandhoti |
| 6 | Indolakusiari |
| 7 | Kotakana |
| 8 | Kurunjipur |
| 9 | Nagaseni |
| 10 | Nischintpur |
| 11 | Nischintpur-2 |
| 12 | Odakhanda |
| 13 | Oriso |
| 14 | Sanamachhapur |
| 15 | Sodhua |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kurunjipur Gram Panchayat
Kurunjipur Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kurunjipur 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)
Balipatna Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kurunjipur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Khordha Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kurunjipur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kurunjipur Gram Panchayat
Where is Kurunjipur Gram Panchayat located?
Kurunjipur Gram Panchayat is located in the Khordha district of Odisha. It falls under the Balipatna Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kurunjipur Gram Panchayat?
15 villages come under Kurunjipur Gram Panchayat: Arapada, Badala Sasan, Badalapaschima Khanda, Dalakasoti, and Ghasiandhoti and 10 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kurunjipur Gram Panchayat come under?
Kurunjipur Gram Panchayat comes under Balipatna Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Khordha district.
Which District Panchayat does Kurunjipur Gram Panchayat come under?
Khordha Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kurunjipur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Kurunjipur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Balipatna Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Khordha Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kurunjipur Gram Panchayat?
Kurunjipur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kurunjipur Gram Panchayat do?
Kurunjipur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.