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