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