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