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