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