Paunsia Gram Panchayat, Badasahi
Paunsia is a Gram Panchayat located in the Mayurbhanj district of Odisha. It falls under the Badasahi Panchayat Samiti and Mayurbhanj Zila Parishad. Paunsia Gram Panchayat covers a total of 6 villages, including Bhandarikula, Gidhinisul, and Jagannathpur. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Paunsia Gram Panchayat
Paunsia Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bhandarikula |
| 2 | Gidhinisul |
| 3 | Jagannathpur |
| 4 | Kanimahuli |
| 5 | Paunsia |
| 6 | Rajgarh |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Paunsia Gram Panchayat
Paunsia Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Paunsia 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)
Badasahi Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Paunsia 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 Paunsia Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Paunsia Gram Panchayat
Where is Paunsia Gram Panchayat located?
Paunsia Gram Panchayat is located in the Mayurbhanj district of Odisha. It falls under the Badasahi Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Paunsia Gram Panchayat?
6 villages come under Paunsia Gram Panchayat: Bhandarikula, Gidhinisul, Jagannathpur, Kanimahuli, Paunsia, and Rajgarh.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Paunsia Gram Panchayat come under?
Paunsia Gram Panchayat comes under Badasahi Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Mayurbhanj district.
Which District Panchayat does Paunsia Gram Panchayat come under?
Mayurbhanj Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Paunsia Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Paunsia Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Badasahi Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Mayurbhanj Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Paunsia Gram Panchayat?
Paunsia Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Paunsia Gram Panchayat do?
Paunsia Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.