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