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