Arabaka Gram Panchayat, Chakapad
Arabaka is a Gram Panchayat located in the Kandhamal district of Odisha. It falls under the Chakapad Panchayat Samiti and Kandhamal Zila Parishad. Arabaka Gram Panchayat covers a total of 9 villages, including Arabaka, Bahadapada, and Bujulimendi. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Arabaka Gram Panchayat
Arabaka Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Arabaka |
| 2 | Bahadapada |
| 3 | Bujulimendi |
| 4 | Kabalagan |
| 5 | Kuragadu |
| 6 | Nediguda |
| 7 | Panasaguda |
| 8 | Rajapaju |
| 9 | Rajikakhole |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Arabaka Gram Panchayat
Arabaka Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Arabaka 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)
Chakapad Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Arabaka Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Kandhamal Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Arabaka Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Arabaka Gram Panchayat
Where is Arabaka Gram Panchayat located?
Arabaka Gram Panchayat is located in the Kandhamal district of Odisha. It falls under the Chakapad Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Arabaka Gram Panchayat?
9 villages come under Arabaka Gram Panchayat: Arabaka, Bahadapada, Bujulimendi, Kabalagan, Kuragadu, Nediguda, Panasaguda, Rajapaju, and Rajikakhole.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Arabaka Gram Panchayat come under?
Arabaka Gram Panchayat comes under Chakapad Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Kandhamal district.
Which District Panchayat does Arabaka Gram Panchayat come under?
Kandhamal Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Arabaka Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Arabaka Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Chakapad Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Kandhamal Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Arabaka Gram Panchayat?
Arabaka Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Arabaka Gram Panchayat do?
Arabaka Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.