Purunapani Gram Panchayat, Kuliana
Purunapani is a Gram Panchayat located in the Mayurbhanj district of Odisha. It falls under the Kuliana Panchayat Samiti and Mayurbhanj Zila Parishad. Purunapani Gram Panchayat covers a total of 13 villages, including Ambapunja, Balarampur, and Bangai. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Purunapani Gram Panchayat
Purunapani Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ambapunja |
| 2 | Balarampur |
| 3 | Bangai |
| 4 | Bangan |
| 5 | Kanjia |
| 6 | Khairbani |
| 7 | Koilisuta |
| 8 | Madanasahi |
| 9 | Mundhakata |
| 10 | Purunapani |
| 11 | Sanbadtalia |
| 12 | Tikayatpur |
| 13 | Tilagadia |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Purunapani Gram Panchayat
Purunapani Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Purunapani 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)
Kuliana Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Purunapani 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 Purunapani Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Purunapani Gram Panchayat
Where is Purunapani Gram Panchayat located?
Purunapani Gram Panchayat is located in the Mayurbhanj district of Odisha. It falls under the Kuliana Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Purunapani Gram Panchayat?
13 villages come under Purunapani Gram Panchayat: Ambapunja, Balarampur, Bangai, Bangan, and Kanjia and 8 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Purunapani Gram Panchayat come under?
Purunapani Gram Panchayat comes under Kuliana Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Mayurbhanj district.
Which District Panchayat does Purunapani Gram Panchayat come under?
Mayurbhanj Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Purunapani Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Purunapani Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Kuliana Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Mayurbhanj Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Purunapani Gram Panchayat?
Purunapani Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Purunapani Gram Panchayat do?
Purunapani Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.