Anantapur Gram Panchayat, Balikuda
Anantapur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Jagatsinghapur district of Odisha. It falls under the Balikuda Panchayat Samiti and Jagatsinghapur Zila Parishad. Anantapur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 8 villages, including Anantpur, Bhuasuni, and Brahmanadehi. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Anantapur Gram Panchayat
Anantapur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Anantpur |
| 2 | Bhuasuni |
| 3 | Brahmanadehi |
| 4 | Gopinathapur |
| 5 | Jaganathpur |
| 6 | Keupada |
| 7 | Padmalavapur |
| 8 | Praharajpur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Anantapur Gram Panchayat
Anantapur Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Anantapur 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)
Balikuda Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Anantapur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Jagatsinghapur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Anantapur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Anantapur Gram Panchayat
Where is Anantapur Gram Panchayat located?
Anantapur Gram Panchayat is located in the Jagatsinghapur district of Odisha. It falls under the Balikuda Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Anantapur Gram Panchayat?
8 villages come under Anantapur Gram Panchayat: Anantpur, Bhuasuni, Brahmanadehi, Gopinathapur, Jaganathpur, Keupada, Padmalavapur, and Praharajpur.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Anantapur Gram Panchayat come under?
Anantapur Gram Panchayat comes under Balikuda Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Jagatsinghapur district.
Which District Panchayat does Anantapur Gram Panchayat come under?
Jagatsinghapur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Anantapur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Anantapur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Balikuda Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Jagatsinghapur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Anantapur Gram Panchayat?
Anantapur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Anantapur Gram Panchayat do?
Anantapur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.