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