Kirkona Gram Panchayat, Simulia
Kirkona is a Gram Panchayat located in the Balasore district of Odisha. It falls under the Simulia Panchayat Samiti and Balasore Zila Parishad. Kirkona Gram Panchayat covers a total of 11 villages, including Bankapatna, Gangatiran, and Ganipur. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kirkona Gram Panchayat
Kirkona Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bankapatna |
| 2 | Gangatiran |
| 3 | Ganipur |
| 4 | Govindapur |
| 5 | Khandaita(Khandeita) |
| 6 | Khirkona |
| 7 | Majhikhandi |
| 8 | Narendrapur |
| 9 | Narnpur |
| 10 | Rampur |
| 11 | Rasidpur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kirkona Gram Panchayat
Kirkona Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kirkona 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)
Simulia Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kirkona Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Balasore Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kirkona Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kirkona Gram Panchayat
Where is Kirkona Gram Panchayat located?
Kirkona Gram Panchayat is located in the Balasore district of Odisha. It falls under the Simulia Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kirkona Gram Panchayat?
11 villages come under Kirkona Gram Panchayat: Bankapatna, Gangatiran, Ganipur, Govindapur, and Khandaita(Khandeita) and 6 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kirkona Gram Panchayat come under?
Kirkona Gram Panchayat comes under Simulia Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Balasore district.
Which District Panchayat does Kirkona Gram Panchayat come under?
Balasore Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kirkona Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Kirkona Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Simulia Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Balasore Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kirkona Gram Panchayat?
Kirkona Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kirkona Gram Panchayat do?
Kirkona Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.