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