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