Bhursani Gram Panchayat, Saraskana

Bhursani is a Gram Panchayat located in the Mayurbhanj district of Odisha. It falls under the Saraskana Panchayat Samiti and Mayurbhanj Zila Parishad. Bhursani Gram Panchayat covers a total of 17 villages, including Badpal, Barati, and Bhursani. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.

List of Villages in Bhursani Gram Panchayat

Bhursani Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.

Sl. No.Village
1Badpal
2Barati
3Bhursani
4Kachimbila
5Kantasola
6Khadiasol
7Kuanrdihi
8Kumbharduvi
9Nagadihi
10Nuagan
11Nuhamalia
12Patpacha
13Purunapani
14Raibani
15Rajabandh
16Sijua
17Tolaka

Panchayati Raj Structure for Bhursani Gram Panchayat

Bhursani Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.

Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)

Bhursani 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)

Saraskana Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bhursani Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.

Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)

Mayurbhanj Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bhursani Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.

FAQs about Bhursani Gram Panchayat

Where is Bhursani Gram Panchayat located?

Bhursani Gram Panchayat is located in the Mayurbhanj district of Odisha. It falls under the Saraskana Panchayat Samiti.

How many villages come under Bhursani Gram Panchayat?

17 villages come under Bhursani Gram Panchayat: Badpal, Barati, Bhursani, Kachimbila, and Kantasola and 12 others.

Which Panchayat Samiti does Bhursani Gram Panchayat come under?

Bhursani Gram Panchayat comes under Saraskana Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Mayurbhanj district.

Which District Panchayat does Bhursani Gram Panchayat come under?

Mayurbhanj Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Bhursani Gram Panchayat.

How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?

Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Bhursani Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Saraskana Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Mayurbhanj Zila Parishad at the district level.

Who heads Bhursani Gram Panchayat?

Bhursani Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.

What does Bhursani Gram Panchayat do?

Bhursani Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.