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