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