Arakhapur Gram Panchayat, Badchana
Arakhapur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Jajpur district of Odisha. It falls under the Badchana Panchayat Samiti and Jajpur Zila Parishad. Arakhapur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 6 villages, including Arakhapur, Balibati, and Bandha. 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 | Balibati |
| 3 | Bandha |
| 4 | Nilambarpur |
| 5 | Padmalavpur |
| 6 | Surkhadeipur |
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)
Badchana 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)
Jajpur 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 Jajpur district of Odisha. It falls under the Badchana Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Arakhapur Gram Panchayat?
6 villages come under Arakhapur Gram Panchayat: Arakhapur, Balibati, Bandha, Nilambarpur, Padmalavpur, and Surkhadeipur.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Arakhapur Gram Panchayat come under?
Arakhapur Gram Panchayat comes under Badchana Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Jajpur district.
Which District Panchayat does Arakhapur Gram Panchayat come under?
Jajpur 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, Badchana Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Jajpur 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.