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