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