Siminai Gram Panchayat, Odapada
Siminai is a Gram Panchayat located in the Dhenkanal district of Odisha. It falls under the Odapada Panchayat Samiti and Dhenkanal Zila Parishad. Siminai Gram Panchayat covers a total of 11 villages, including Ankarantipur, Badakhora, and Gobindapur. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Siminai Gram Panchayat
Siminai Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ankarantipur |
| 2 | Badakhora |
| 3 | Gobindapur |
| 4 | Krushnapur |
| 5 | Mulisinga |
| 6 | Nilambarpur |
| 7 | Nilambarpursasan |
| 8 | Panchupati |
| 9 | Pansapada |
| 10 | Siminoi |
| 11 | Talaberena |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Siminai Gram Panchayat
Siminai Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Siminai 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)
Odapada Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Siminai Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Dhenkanal Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Siminai Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Siminai Gram Panchayat
Where is Siminai Gram Panchayat located?
Siminai Gram Panchayat is located in the Dhenkanal district of Odisha. It falls under the Odapada Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Siminai Gram Panchayat?
11 villages come under Siminai Gram Panchayat: Ankarantipur, Badakhora, Gobindapur, Krushnapur, and Mulisinga and 6 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Siminai Gram Panchayat come under?
Siminai Gram Panchayat comes under Odapada Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Dhenkanal district.
Which District Panchayat does Siminai Gram Panchayat come under?
Dhenkanal Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Siminai Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Siminai Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Odapada Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Dhenkanal Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Siminai Gram Panchayat?
Siminai Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Siminai Gram Panchayat do?
Siminai Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.