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