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