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