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