Ambapada Gram Panchayat, Brahmagiri
Ambapada is a Gram Panchayat located in the Puri district of Odisha. It falls under the Brahmagiri Panchayat Samiti and Puri Zila Parishad. Ambapada Gram Panchayat covers a total of 10 villages, including Ambapada, Bandalo, and Barajanga. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Ambapada Gram Panchayat
Ambapada Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ambapada |
| 2 | Bandalo |
| 3 | Barajanga |
| 4 | Barapada |
| 5 | Barudi |
| 6 | Kesakera |
| 7 | Narasinghpatana |
| 8 | Narasinghpurpattna |
| 9 | Redhagargh |
| 10 | Torana |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Ambapada Gram Panchayat
Ambapada Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Ambapada 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)
Brahmagiri Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Ambapada 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 Ambapada Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Ambapada Gram Panchayat
Where is Ambapada Gram Panchayat located?
Ambapada Gram Panchayat is located in the Puri district of Odisha. It falls under the Brahmagiri Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Ambapada Gram Panchayat?
10 villages come under Ambapada Gram Panchayat: Ambapada, Bandalo, Barajanga, Barapada, Barudi, Kesakera, Narasinghpatana, Narasinghpurpattna, Redhagargh, and Torana.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Ambapada Gram Panchayat come under?
Ambapada Gram Panchayat comes under Brahmagiri Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Puri district.
Which District Panchayat does Ambapada Gram Panchayat come under?
Puri Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Ambapada Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Ambapada Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Brahmagiri Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Puri Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Ambapada Gram Panchayat?
Ambapada Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Ambapada Gram Panchayat do?
Ambapada Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.