Arapata Gram Panchayat, Gopabandhunagar
Arapata is a Gram Panchayat located in the Mayurbhanj district of Odisha. It falls under the Gopabandhunagar Panchayat Samiti and Mayurbhanj Zila Parishad. Arapata Gram Panchayat covers a total of 12 villages, including Ambasul, Arapata, and Chakapalasa. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Arapata Gram Panchayat
Arapata Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ambasul |
| 2 | Arapata |
| 3 | Chakapalasa |
| 4 | Daundia |
| 5 | Dianpalasa |
| 6 | Dulisol |
| 7 | Khiripada |
| 8 | Palsa |
| 9 | Parichhipur |
| 10 | Samaraipur |
| 11 | Tikayatpur |
| 12 | Tribikrampur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Arapata Gram Panchayat
Arapata Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Arapata 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)
Gopabandhunagar Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Arapata Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Mayurbhanj Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Arapata Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Arapata Gram Panchayat
Where is Arapata Gram Panchayat located?
Arapata Gram Panchayat is located in the Mayurbhanj district of Odisha. It falls under the Gopabandhunagar Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Arapata Gram Panchayat?
12 villages come under Arapata Gram Panchayat: Ambasul, Arapata, Chakapalasa, Daundia, and Dianpalasa and 7 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Arapata Gram Panchayat come under?
Arapata Gram Panchayat comes under Gopabandhunagar Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Mayurbhanj district.
Which District Panchayat does Arapata Gram Panchayat come under?
Mayurbhanj Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Arapata Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Arapata Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Gopabandhunagar Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Mayurbhanj Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Arapata Gram Panchayat?
Arapata Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Arapata Gram Panchayat do?
Arapata Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.