Thakuragarh Gram Panchayat, Athmallik
Thakuragarh is a Gram Panchayat located in the Angul district of Odisha. It falls under the Athmallik Panchayat Samiti and Angul Zila Parishad. Thakuragarh Gram Panchayat covers a total of 18 villages, including Alekhapur, Amasama, and Anandapur. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Thakuragarh Gram Panchayat
Thakuragarh Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Alekhapur |
| 2 | Amasama |
| 3 | Anandapur |
| 4 | Arakhakuda |
| 5 | Aramapur |
| 6 | Basudebapur |
| 7 | Bhaliadharapahada |
| 8 | Cherakhanda Maharapada |
| 9 | Dhandatopa |
| 10 | Dinabandhupur |
| 11 | Hatasimili |
| 12 | Jogibandha |
| 13 | Mathamundia |
| 14 | Nua-Arakhakuda |
| 15 | Ranibandha |
| 16 | Sadanandapur |
| 17 | Tabada |
| 18 | Thakurgarh |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Thakuragarh Gram Panchayat
Thakuragarh Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Thakuragarh 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)
Athmallik Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Thakuragarh 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 Thakuragarh Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Thakuragarh Gram Panchayat
Where is Thakuragarh Gram Panchayat located?
Thakuragarh Gram Panchayat is located in the Angul district of Odisha. It falls under the Athmallik Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Thakuragarh Gram Panchayat?
18 villages come under Thakuragarh Gram Panchayat: Alekhapur, Amasama, Anandapur, Arakhakuda, and Aramapur and 13 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Thakuragarh Gram Panchayat come under?
Thakuragarh Gram Panchayat comes under Athmallik Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Angul district.
Which District Panchayat does Thakuragarh Gram Panchayat come under?
Angul Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Thakuragarh Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Thakuragarh Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Athmallik Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Angul Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Thakuragarh Gram Panchayat?
Thakuragarh Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Thakuragarh Gram Panchayat do?
Thakuragarh Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.