Arkil Gram Panchayat, Kaniha

Arkil is a Gram Panchayat located in the Angul district of Odisha. It falls under the Kaniha Panchayat Samiti and Angul Zila Parishad. Arkil Gram Panchayat covers a total of 5 villages, including Arkili, Duarabandha, and Kantol. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.

List of Villages in Arkil Gram Panchayat

Arkil Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.

Sl. No.Village
1Arkili
2Duarabandha
3Kantol
4Karadakhaman
5Paramapasi

Panchayati Raj Structure for Arkil Gram Panchayat

Arkil Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.

Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)

Arkil 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)

Kaniha Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Arkil Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.

Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)

Angul Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Arkil Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.

FAQs about Arkil Gram Panchayat

Where is Arkil Gram Panchayat located?

Arkil Gram Panchayat is located in the Angul district of Odisha. It falls under the Kaniha Panchayat Samiti.

How many villages come under Arkil Gram Panchayat?

5 villages come under Arkil Gram Panchayat: Arkili, Duarabandha, Kantol, Karadakhaman, and Paramapasi.

Which Panchayat Samiti does Arkil Gram Panchayat come under?

Arkil Gram Panchayat comes under Kaniha Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Angul district.

Which District Panchayat does Arkil Gram Panchayat come under?

Angul Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Arkil Gram Panchayat.

How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?

Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Arkil Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Kaniha Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Angul Zila Parishad at the district level.

Who heads Arkil Gram Panchayat?

Arkil Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.

What does Arkil Gram Panchayat do?

Arkil Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.