Areda Gram Panchayat, Khariar

Areda is a Gram Panchayat located in the Nuapada district of Odisha. It falls under the Khariar Panchayat Samiti and Nuapada Zila Parishad. Areda Gram Panchayat covers a total of 5 villages, including Amalapali, Arada, and Badamula. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.

List of Villages in Areda Gram Panchayat

Areda Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.

Sl. No.Village
1Amalapali
2Arada
3Badamula
4Chanatamal
5Mahura

Panchayati Raj Structure for Areda Gram Panchayat

Areda Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.

Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)

Areda 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)

Khariar Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Areda Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.

Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)

Nuapada Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Areda Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.

FAQs about Areda Gram Panchayat

Where is Areda Gram Panchayat located?

Areda Gram Panchayat is located in the Nuapada district of Odisha. It falls under the Khariar Panchayat Samiti.

How many villages come under Areda Gram Panchayat?

5 villages come under Areda Gram Panchayat: Amalapali, Arada, Badamula, Chanatamal, and Mahura.

Which Panchayat Samiti does Areda Gram Panchayat come under?

Areda Gram Panchayat comes under Khariar Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Nuapada district.

Which District Panchayat does Areda Gram Panchayat come under?

Nuapada Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Areda Gram Panchayat.

How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?

Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Areda Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Khariar Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Nuapada Zila Parishad at the district level.

Who heads Areda Gram Panchayat?

Areda Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.

What does Areda Gram Panchayat do?

Areda Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.