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