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