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