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