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