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