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