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