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