Arapaju Gram Panchayat, Khajuripada (Kandhamal)
Arapaju is a Gram Panchayat located in the Khajuripada Block of Kandhamal district in Odisha. It includes 15 villages. The Panchayat works under the Khajuripada Block administration and is responsible for local development work and implementation of government schemes at the village level.
List of Villages in Arapaju Gram Panchayat
Arapaju Gram Panchayat serves the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Arapaju |
| 2 | Burharakadi |
| 3 | Darada |
| 4 | Deribanka |
| 5 | Jharapadar |
| 6 | Karuna |
| 7 | Kolathasahi |
| 8 | Mandadali |
| 9 | Matungi |
| 10 | Metipidia |
| 11 | Penabali |
| 12 | Pensoru(Compact No.03) |
| 13 | Pipalpara |
| 14 | Raidalia |
| 15 | Saskedi |
About Arapaju Gram Panchayat
Arapaju Gram Panchayat is part of the Panchayati Raj system and works at the grassroots level in Khajuripada Block of Kandhamal district. It looks after local administrative matters, supports village-level planning, and helps coordinate development activities in its villages.
The Panchayat plays a role in implementation of government welfare schemes, maintenance of basic civic infrastructure, and coordination with Block and District authorities for rural development initiatives in the area.