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