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