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