Achutapur Gram Panchayat, Gop
Achutapur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Puri district of Odisha. It falls under the Gop Panchayat Samiti and Puri Zila Parishad. Achutapur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 8 villages, including Achutpur, Alapur, and Bam. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Achutapur Gram Panchayat
Achutapur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Achutpur |
| 2 | Alapur |
| 3 | Bam |
| 4 | Bandalo |
| 5 | Khagipur |
| 6 | Kharagan |
| 7 | Rupas |
| 8 | Sadanandapur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Achutapur Gram Panchayat
Achutapur Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Achutapur 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)
Gop Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Achutapur 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 Achutapur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Achutapur Gram Panchayat
Where is Achutapur Gram Panchayat located?
Achutapur Gram Panchayat is located in the Puri district of Odisha. It falls under the Gop Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Achutapur Gram Panchayat?
8 villages come under Achutapur Gram Panchayat: Achutpur, Alapur, Bam, Bandalo, Khagipur, Kharagan, Rupas, and Sadanandapur.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Achutapur Gram Panchayat come under?
Achutapur Gram Panchayat comes under Gop Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Puri district.
Which District Panchayat does Achutapur Gram Panchayat come under?
Puri Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Achutapur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Achutapur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Gop Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Puri Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Achutapur Gram Panchayat?
Achutapur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Achutapur Gram Panchayat do?
Achutapur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.