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