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