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