Astakuanr Gram Panchayat, Joshipur
Astakuanr is a Gram Panchayat located in the Mayurbhanj district of Odisha. It falls under the Joshipur Panchayat Samiti and Mayurbhanj Zila Parishad. Astakuanr Gram Panchayat covers a total of 13 villages, including Astakuanr, Balarampur, and Budhabalanga. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Astakuanr Gram Panchayat
Astakuanr Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Astakuanr |
| 2 | Balarampur |
| 3 | Budhabalanga |
| 4 | Daldali |
| 5 | Dhuduruchampa |
| 6 | Gopinathpur |
| 7 | Kukurbhuka |
| 8 | Lembujharan |
| 9 | Makabadi |
| 10 | Naana |
| 11 | Nikhirda |
| 12 | Saruda |
| 13 | Similipal |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Astakuanr Gram Panchayat
Astakuanr Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Astakuanr 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)
Joshipur Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Astakuanr 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 Astakuanr Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Astakuanr Gram Panchayat
Where is Astakuanr Gram Panchayat located?
Astakuanr Gram Panchayat is located in the Mayurbhanj district of Odisha. It falls under the Joshipur Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Astakuanr Gram Panchayat?
13 villages come under Astakuanr Gram Panchayat: Astakuanr, Balarampur, Budhabalanga, Daldali, and Dhuduruchampa and 8 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Astakuanr Gram Panchayat come under?
Astakuanr Gram Panchayat comes under Joshipur Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Mayurbhanj district.
Which District Panchayat does Astakuanr Gram Panchayat come under?
Mayurbhanj Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Astakuanr Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Astakuanr Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Joshipur Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Mayurbhanj Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Astakuanr Gram Panchayat?
Astakuanr Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Astakuanr Gram Panchayat do?
Astakuanr Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.