Atala Gram Panchayat, Aul
Atala is a Gram Panchayat located in the Kendrapara district of Odisha. It falls under the Aul Panchayat Samiti and Kendrapara Zila Parishad. Atala Gram Panchayat covers a total of 10 villages, including Atala, Dhaneswarpur, and Gangadharpur. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Atala Gram Panchayat
Atala Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Atala |
| 2 | Dhaneswarpur |
| 3 | Gangadharpur |
| 4 | Gopinathpur |
| 5 | Kenanga |
| 6 | Khandol |
| 7 | Kochila |
| 8 | Kundilo |
| 9 | Pala Dhaneswarpur |
| 10 | Purilo |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Atala Gram Panchayat
Atala Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Atala 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)
Aul Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Atala 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 Atala Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Atala Gram Panchayat
Where is Atala Gram Panchayat located?
Atala Gram Panchayat is located in the Kendrapara district of Odisha. It falls under the Aul Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Atala Gram Panchayat?
10 villages come under Atala Gram Panchayat: Atala, Dhaneswarpur, Gangadharpur, Gopinathpur, Kenanga, Khandol, Kochila, Kundilo, Pala Dhaneswarpur, and Purilo.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Atala Gram Panchayat come under?
Atala Gram Panchayat comes under Aul Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Kendrapara district.
Which District Panchayat does Atala Gram Panchayat come under?
Kendrapara Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Atala Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Atala Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Aul Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Kendrapara Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Atala Gram Panchayat?
Atala Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Atala Gram Panchayat do?
Atala Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.