Sikachhida Gram Panchayat, Balangir
Sikachhida is a Gram Panchayat located in the Balangir district of Odisha. It falls under the Balangir Panchayat Samiti and Balangir Zila Parishad. Sikachhida Gram Panchayat covers a total of 11 villages, including Asurdungri, Basupali, and Bhanpur. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Sikachhida Gram Panchayat
Sikachhida Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Asurdungri |
| 2 | Basupali |
| 3 | Bhanpur |
| 4 | Bijlimunda |
| 5 | Kanakpur |
| 6 | Kharlikani |
| 7 | Khasbahal |
| 8 | Pratappur |
| 9 | Santhmunda |
| 10 | Sikachhida |
| 11 | Sinkhaman |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Sikachhida Gram Panchayat
Sikachhida Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Sikachhida 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)
Balangir Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sikachhida 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 Sikachhida Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Sikachhida Gram Panchayat
Where is Sikachhida Gram Panchayat located?
Sikachhida Gram Panchayat is located in the Balangir district of Odisha. It falls under the Balangir Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Sikachhida Gram Panchayat?
11 villages come under Sikachhida Gram Panchayat: Asurdungri, Basupali, Bhanpur, Bijlimunda, and Kanakpur and 6 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Sikachhida Gram Panchayat come under?
Sikachhida Gram Panchayat comes under Balangir Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Balangir district.
Which District Panchayat does Sikachhida Gram Panchayat come under?
Balangir Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sikachhida Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Sikachhida Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Balangir Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Balangir Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Sikachhida Gram Panchayat?
Sikachhida Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Sikachhida Gram Panchayat do?
Sikachhida Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.