Populur Gram Panchayat, Chitrakonda
Populur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Malkangiri district of Odisha. It falls under the Chitrakonda Panchayat Samiti and Malkangiri Zila Parishad. Populur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 11 villages, including Brundamamedi, Jadaput, and Jalagulur. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Populur Gram Panchayat
Populur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Brundamamedi |
| 2 | Jadaput |
| 3 | Jalagulur |
| 4 | Kamalapadar |
| 5 | Kamalpur |
| 6 | Muraliguda |
| 7 | Naguluru |
| 8 | Papulur |
| 9 | Petal |
| 10 | Sadar |
| 11 | Sanapapulur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Populur Gram Panchayat
Populur Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Populur 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)
Chitrakonda Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Populur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Malkangiri Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Populur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Populur Gram Panchayat
Where is Populur Gram Panchayat located?
Populur Gram Panchayat is located in the Malkangiri district of Odisha. It falls under the Chitrakonda Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Populur Gram Panchayat?
11 villages come under Populur Gram Panchayat: Brundamamedi, Jadaput, Jalagulur, Kamalapadar, and Kamalpur and 6 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Populur Gram Panchayat come under?
Populur Gram Panchayat comes under Chitrakonda Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Malkangiri district.
Which District Panchayat does Populur Gram Panchayat come under?
Malkangiri Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Populur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Populur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Chitrakonda Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Malkangiri Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Populur Gram Panchayat?
Populur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Populur Gram Panchayat do?
Populur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.