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