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