Sikharpur Gram Panchayat, Jaleswar
Sikharpur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Balasore district of Odisha. It falls under the Jaleswar Panchayat Samiti and Balasore Zila Parishad. Sikharpur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 12 villages, including Bajarsul, Bhanpur, and Bilbelbaria. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Sikharpur Gram Panchayat
Sikharpur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bajarsul |
| 2 | Bhanpur |
| 3 | Bilbelbaria |
| 4 | Chakhari |
| 5 | Dihabelbaria |
| 6 | Mahulia |
| 7 | Mathuranath |
| 8 | Rajanagar |
| 9 | Sikharpur |
| 10 | Srirampur |
| 11 | Sukhadukhia |
| 12 | Thikrabenapur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Sikharpur Gram Panchayat
Sikharpur Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Sikharpur 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)
Jaleswar Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sikharpur 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 Sikharpur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Sikharpur Gram Panchayat
Where is Sikharpur Gram Panchayat located?
Sikharpur Gram Panchayat is located in the Balasore district of Odisha. It falls under the Jaleswar Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Sikharpur Gram Panchayat?
12 villages come under Sikharpur Gram Panchayat: Bajarsul, Bhanpur, Bilbelbaria, Chakhari, and Dihabelbaria and 7 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Sikharpur Gram Panchayat come under?
Sikharpur Gram Panchayat comes under Jaleswar Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Balasore district.
Which District Panchayat does Sikharpur Gram Panchayat come under?
Balasore Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sikharpur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Sikharpur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Jaleswar Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Balasore Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Sikharpur Gram Panchayat?
Sikharpur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Sikharpur Gram Panchayat do?
Sikharpur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.