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