Murunia Gram Panchayat, Saraskana
Murunia is a Gram Panchayat located in the Mayurbhanj district of Odisha. It falls under the Saraskana Panchayat Samiti and Mayurbhanj Zila Parishad. Murunia Gram Panchayat covers a total of 16 villages, including Badaratila, Banaratila, and Barunabeda. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Murunia Gram Panchayat
Murunia Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Badaratila |
| 2 | Banaratila |
| 3 | Barunabeda |
| 4 | Bedhapal |
| 5 | Gonali |
| 6 | Janakideipur |
| 7 | Jogitofa |
| 8 | Kapadiha |
| 9 | Kuldiha |
| 10 | Kumbhari |
| 11 | Machhakandana |
| 12 | Mahukula |
| 13 | Mundhabani |
| 14 | Murunia |
| 15 | Panchamtalia |
| 16 | Tentuli |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Murunia Gram Panchayat
Murunia Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Murunia 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 Murunia 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 Murunia Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Murunia Gram Panchayat
Where is Murunia Gram Panchayat located?
Murunia Gram Panchayat is located in the Mayurbhanj district of Odisha. It falls under the Saraskana Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Murunia Gram Panchayat?
16 villages come under Murunia Gram Panchayat: Badaratila, Banaratila, Barunabeda, Bedhapal, and Gonali and 11 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Murunia Gram Panchayat come under?
Murunia Gram Panchayat comes under Saraskana Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Mayurbhanj district.
Which District Panchayat does Murunia Gram Panchayat come under?
Mayurbhanj Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Murunia Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Murunia Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Saraskana Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Mayurbhanj Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Murunia Gram Panchayat?
Murunia Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Murunia Gram Panchayat do?
Murunia Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.