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