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