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