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