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