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