Birikote Gram Panchayat, Mohana
Birikote is a Gram Panchayat located in the Gajapati district of Odisha. It falls under the Mohana Panchayat Samiti and Gajapati Zila Parishad. Birikote Gram Panchayat covers a total of 18 villages, including Bhaliasahi, Bhurudu, and Birikote. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Birikote Gram Panchayat
Birikote Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bhaliasahi |
| 2 | Bhurudu |
| 3 | Birikote |
| 4 | Dengili |
| 5 | Dumpeta |
| 6 | Halapanka |
| 7 | Kamering |
| 8 | Karadapankal |
| 9 | Luthuri(Lutheri) |
| 10 | Mahapadar |
| 11 | Mundeipada |
| 12 | Pankalaguda |
| 13 | Pilika(Rajabasa) |
| 14 | Poipani |
| 15 | Punjasaragi |
| 16 | Purunagaon |
| 17 | Rajabasa |
| 18 | Thudikhala |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Birikote Gram Panchayat
Birikote Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Birikote 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)
Mohana Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Birikote Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Gajapati Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Birikote Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Birikote Gram Panchayat
Where is Birikote Gram Panchayat located?
Birikote Gram Panchayat is located in the Gajapati district of Odisha. It falls under the Mohana Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Birikote Gram Panchayat?
18 villages come under Birikote Gram Panchayat: Bhaliasahi, Bhurudu, Birikote, Dengili, and Dumpeta and 13 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Birikote Gram Panchayat come under?
Birikote Gram Panchayat comes under Mohana Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Gajapati district.
Which District Panchayat does Birikote Gram Panchayat come under?
Gajapati Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Birikote Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Birikote Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Mohana Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Gajapati Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Birikote Gram Panchayat?
Birikote Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Birikote Gram Panchayat do?
Birikote Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.