Artal Gram Panchayat, Bhawanipatna
Artal is a Gram Panchayat located in the Kalahandi district of Odisha. It falls under the Bhawanipatna Panchayat Samiti and Kalahandi Zila Parishad. Artal Gram Panchayat covers a total of 7 villages, including Ajarai, Aratala, and Balipati. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Artal Gram Panchayat
Artal Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ajarai |
| 2 | Aratala |
| 3 | Balipati |
| 4 | Dudhel |
| 5 | Kanduljhar |
| 6 | Kulerguda |
| 7 | Urlang |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Artal Gram Panchayat
Artal Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Artal 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)
Bhawanipatna Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Artal Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Kalahandi Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Artal Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Artal Gram Panchayat
Where is Artal Gram Panchayat located?
Artal Gram Panchayat is located in the Kalahandi district of Odisha. It falls under the Bhawanipatna Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Artal Gram Panchayat?
7 villages come under Artal Gram Panchayat: Ajarai, Aratala, Balipati, Dudhel, Kanduljhar, Kulerguda, and Urlang.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Artal Gram Panchayat come under?
Artal Gram Panchayat comes under Bhawanipatna Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Kalahandi district.
Which District Panchayat does Artal Gram Panchayat come under?
Kalahandi Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Artal Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Artal Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Bhawanipatna Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Kalahandi Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Artal Gram Panchayat?
Artal Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Artal Gram Panchayat do?
Artal Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.