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