Arapaju Gram Panchayat, Khajuripada
Arapaju is a Gram Panchayat located in the Kandhamal district of Odisha. It falls under the Khajuripada Panchayat Samiti and Kandhamal Zila Parishad. Arapaju Gram Panchayat covers a total of 14 villages, including Arapaju, Burharakadi, and Darada. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Arapaju Gram Panchayat
Arapaju Gram Panchayat covers 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 | Pipalpara |
| 13 | Raidalia |
| 14 | Saskedi |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Arapaju Gram Panchayat
Arapaju Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Arapaju 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)
Khajuripada Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Arapaju 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 Arapaju Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Arapaju Gram Panchayat
Where is Arapaju Gram Panchayat located?
Arapaju Gram Panchayat is located in the Kandhamal district of Odisha. It falls under the Khajuripada Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Arapaju Gram Panchayat?
14 villages come under Arapaju Gram Panchayat: Arapaju, Burharakadi, Darada, Deribanka, and Jharapadar and 9 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Arapaju Gram Panchayat come under?
Arapaju Gram Panchayat comes under Khajuripada Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Kandhamal district.
Which District Panchayat does Arapaju Gram Panchayat come under?
Kandhamal Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Arapaju Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Arapaju Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Khajuripada Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Kandhamal Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Arapaju Gram Panchayat?
Arapaju Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Arapaju Gram Panchayat do?
Arapaju Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.