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