Aul Block, Kendrapara (Odisha)
Aul is a Community Development Block (CD Block) situated in the Kendrapara district of Odisha. It serves as the intermediate-level administrative unit under the 3-tier Panchayati Raj system, responsible for coordinating and implementing rural development programmes across villages in the block.
Aul Block consists of 33 Gram Panchayats covering 131 villages. While these Gram Panchayats handle village-level governance, the block administration provides the necessary planning, supervision, and execution support for various development schemes.
List of Gram Panchayats in Aul Block
Below is the complete list of Gram Panchayats and the number of villages functioning under the Aul Block administration:
| Sl. No. | Gram Panchayat | Number of Villages |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Argal | 1 |
| 2 | Dimiripal | 3 |
| 3 | Juania | 2 |
| 4 | Gobindapur | 1 |
| 5 | Ketupal | 4 |
| 6 | Desahi | 6 |
| 7 | Palimi | 4 |
| 8 | Eradanga | 4 |
| 9 | Petapada | 1 |
| 10 | Sansidha | 1 |
| 11 | Bhuinpur | 3 |
| 12 | Padanipal | 2 |
| 13 | Tunga | 3 |
| 14 | Demal | 5 |
| 15 | Mendhapur | 8 |
| 16 | Balakati | 6 |
| 17 | Nial | 9 |
| 18 | Kalaspur | 3 |
| 19 | Sanamanga | 4 |
| 20 | Nuapada | 3 |
| 21 | Batipada | 2 |
| 22 | Atala | 10 |
| 23 | Sahira | 4 |
| 24 | Singiri | 8 |
| 25 | Narendrapur | 3 |
| 26 | Patrapur | 3 |
| 27 | Manikapatna | 3 |
| 28 | Chandiagari | 2 |
| 29 | Arehikana | 4 |
| 30 | Badambila | 9 |
| 31 | Mahu | 1 |
| 32 | Koladiha | 7 |
| 33 | Ekamania | 2 |