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