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