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