Atgaon Gram Panchayat, Puintala
Atgaon is a Gram Panchayat located in the Balangir district of Odisha. It falls under the Puintala Panchayat Samiti and Balangir Zila Parishad. Atgaon Gram Panchayat covers a total of 8 villages, including Atgaon, Kalijharan, and Kasabahal. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Atgaon Gram Panchayat
Atgaon Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Atgaon |
| 2 | Kalijharan |
| 3 | Kasabahal |
| 4 | Mahadebpali |
| 5 | Odiapali |
| 6 | Sanburkabahal |
| 7 | Siletpara |
| 8 | Tandamunda |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Atgaon Gram Panchayat
Atgaon Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Atgaon 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 Atgaon 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 Atgaon Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Atgaon Gram Panchayat
Where is Atgaon Gram Panchayat located?
Atgaon Gram Panchayat is located in the Balangir district of Odisha. It falls under the Puintala Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Atgaon Gram Panchayat?
8 villages come under Atgaon Gram Panchayat: Atgaon, Kalijharan, Kasabahal, Mahadebpali, Odiapali, Sanburkabahal, Siletpara, and Tandamunda.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Atgaon Gram Panchayat come under?
Atgaon Gram Panchayat comes under Puintala Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Balangir district.
Which District Panchayat does Atgaon Gram Panchayat come under?
Balangir Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Atgaon Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Atgaon Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Puintala Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Balangir Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Atgaon Gram Panchayat?
Atgaon Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Atgaon Gram Panchayat do?
Atgaon Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.