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