Puruna-Baripada Gram Panchayat, Gopabandhunagar
Puruna-Baripada is a Gram Panchayat located in the Mayurbhanj district of Odisha. It falls under the Gopabandhunagar Panchayat Samiti and Mayurbhanj Zila Parishad. Puruna-Baripada Gram Panchayat covers a total of 8 villages, including Chaturigadiamal, Gadadharakumaripur Sasan, and Gohiradiha. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Puruna-Baripada Gram Panchayat
Puruna-Baripada Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Chaturigadiamal |
| 2 | Gadadharakumaripur Sasan |
| 3 | Gohiradiha |
| 4 | Khadikapada |
| 5 | Khuntadahi |
| 6 | Mankadakenda |
| 7 | Purunabaripada |
| 8 | Raipada |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Puruna-Baripada Gram Panchayat
Puruna-Baripada Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Puruna-Baripada 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)
Gopabandhunagar Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Puruna-Baripada 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 Puruna-Baripada Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Puruna-Baripada Gram Panchayat
Where is Puruna-Baripada Gram Panchayat located?
Puruna-Baripada Gram Panchayat is located in the Mayurbhanj district of Odisha. It falls under the Gopabandhunagar Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Puruna-Baripada Gram Panchayat?
8 villages come under Puruna-Baripada Gram Panchayat: Chaturigadiamal, Gadadharakumaripur Sasan, Gohiradiha, Khadikapada, Khuntadahi, Mankadakenda, Purunabaripada, and Raipada.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Puruna-Baripada Gram Panchayat come under?
Puruna-Baripada Gram Panchayat comes under Gopabandhunagar Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Mayurbhanj district.
Which District Panchayat does Puruna-Baripada Gram Panchayat come under?
Mayurbhanj Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Puruna-Baripada Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Puruna-Baripada Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Gopabandhunagar Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Mayurbhanj Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Puruna-Baripada Gram Panchayat?
Puruna-Baripada Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Puruna-Baripada Gram Panchayat do?
Puruna-Baripada Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.