Oranda Gram Panchayat, Athagad
Oranda is a Gram Panchayat located in the Cuttack district of Odisha. It falls under the Athagad Panchayat Samiti and Cuttack Zila Parishad. Oranda Gram Panchayat covers a total of 8 villages, including Bali, Balisasan, and Jemadeipur. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Oranda Gram Panchayat
Oranda Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bali |
| 2 | Balisasan |
| 3 | Jemadeipur |
| 4 | Kapursingh |
| 5 | Kuspangi |
| 6 | Oranda |
| 7 | Radhapriyapur |
| 8 | Sitarampur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Oranda Gram Panchayat
Oranda Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Oranda 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)
Athagad Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Oranda Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Cuttack Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Oranda Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Oranda Gram Panchayat
Where is Oranda Gram Panchayat located?
Oranda Gram Panchayat is located in the Cuttack district of Odisha. It falls under the Athagad Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Oranda Gram Panchayat?
8 villages come under Oranda Gram Panchayat: Bali, Balisasan, Jemadeipur, Kapursingh, Kuspangi, Oranda, Radhapriyapur, and Sitarampur.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Oranda Gram Panchayat come under?
Oranda Gram Panchayat comes under Athagad Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Cuttack district.
Which District Panchayat does Oranda Gram Panchayat come under?
Cuttack Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Oranda Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Oranda Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Athagad Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Cuttack Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Oranda Gram Panchayat?
Oranda Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Oranda Gram Panchayat do?
Oranda Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.