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