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