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