Arakhapal Gram Panchayat, Bhuban

Arakhapal is a Gram Panchayat located in the Dhenkanal district of Odisha. It falls under the Bhuban Panchayat Samiti and Dhenkanal Zila Parishad. Arakhapal Gram Panchayat covers a total of 6 villages, including Arakhapal, Badabhaga, and Badabrahmapur. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.

List of Villages in Arakhapal Gram Panchayat

Arakhapal Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.

Sl. No.Village
1Arakhapal
2Badabhaga
3Badabrahmapur
4Bedhapal
5Khurusia
6Sanabrahmapur

Panchayati Raj Structure for Arakhapal Gram Panchayat

Arakhapal Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.

Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)

Arakhapal 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)

Bhuban Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Arakhapal 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 Arakhapal Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.

FAQs about Arakhapal Gram Panchayat

Where is Arakhapal Gram Panchayat located?

Arakhapal Gram Panchayat is located in the Dhenkanal district of Odisha. It falls under the Bhuban Panchayat Samiti.

How many villages come under Arakhapal Gram Panchayat?

6 villages come under Arakhapal Gram Panchayat: Arakhapal, Badabhaga, Badabrahmapur, Bedhapal, Khurusia, and Sanabrahmapur.

Which Panchayat Samiti does Arakhapal Gram Panchayat come under?

Arakhapal Gram Panchayat comes under Bhuban Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Dhenkanal district.

Which District Panchayat does Arakhapal Gram Panchayat come under?

Dhenkanal Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Arakhapal Gram Panchayat.

How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?

Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Arakhapal Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Bhuban Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Dhenkanal Zila Parishad at the district level.

Who heads Arakhapal Gram Panchayat?

Arakhapal Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.

What does Arakhapal Gram Panchayat do?

Arakhapal Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.