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