Abjhuna Gram Panchayat, Simulia
Abjhuna is a Gram Panchayat located in the Balasore district of Odisha. It falls under the Simulia Panchayat Samiti and Balasore Zila Parishad. Abjhuna Gram Panchayat covers a total of 9 villages, including Abjanna, Gouragadia, and Kalasapur. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Abjhuna Gram Panchayat
Abjhuna Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Abjanna |
| 2 | Gouragadia |
| 3 | Kalasapur |
| 4 | Matiapada |
| 5 | Mundamara |
| 6 | Nachhipur |
| 7 | Ramakrushnapur |
| 8 | Somanathpur |
| 9 | Teliapada |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Abjhuna Gram Panchayat
Abjhuna Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Abjhuna 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)
Simulia Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Abjhuna Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Balasore Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Abjhuna Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Abjhuna Gram Panchayat
Where is Abjhuna Gram Panchayat located?
Abjhuna Gram Panchayat is located in the Balasore district of Odisha. It falls under the Simulia Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Abjhuna Gram Panchayat?
9 villages come under Abjhuna Gram Panchayat: Abjanna, Gouragadia, Kalasapur, Matiapada, Mundamara, Nachhipur, Ramakrushnapur, Somanathpur, and Teliapada.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Abjhuna Gram Panchayat come under?
Abjhuna Gram Panchayat comes under Simulia Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Balasore district.
Which District Panchayat does Abjhuna Gram Panchayat come under?
Balasore Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Abjhuna Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Abjhuna Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Simulia Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Balasore Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Abjhuna Gram Panchayat?
Abjhuna Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Abjhuna Gram Panchayat do?
Abjhuna Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.