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