Sidhapur Gram Panchayat, Surada
Sidhapur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Ganjam district of Odisha. It falls under the Surada Panchayat Samiti and Ganjam Zila Parishad. Sidhapur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 14 villages, including Dhimiripankala, Dimiripankal, and Gobaralundi. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Sidhapur Gram Panchayat
Sidhapur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Dhimiripankala |
| 2 | Dimiripankal |
| 3 | Gobaralundi |
| 4 | Gunakumpa |
| 5 | Kalakhadi |
| 6 | Kandhakalakhadi |
| 7 | Khajuridiha |
| 8 | Lembhakumpa |
| 9 | Ora |
| 10 | Poipankala |
| 11 | Sandhikendu |
| 12 | Sidhapur |
| 13 | Sitamba |
| 14 | Toradi |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Sidhapur Gram Panchayat
Sidhapur Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Sidhapur 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)
Surada Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sidhapur 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 Sidhapur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Sidhapur Gram Panchayat
Where is Sidhapur Gram Panchayat located?
Sidhapur Gram Panchayat is located in the Ganjam district of Odisha. It falls under the Surada Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Sidhapur Gram Panchayat?
14 villages come under Sidhapur Gram Panchayat: Dhimiripankala, Dimiripankal, Gobaralundi, Gunakumpa, and Kalakhadi and 9 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Sidhapur Gram Panchayat come under?
Sidhapur Gram Panchayat comes under Surada Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Ganjam district.
Which District Panchayat does Sidhapur Gram Panchayat come under?
Ganjam Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sidhapur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Sidhapur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Surada Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Ganjam Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Sidhapur Gram Panchayat?
Sidhapur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Sidhapur Gram Panchayat do?
Sidhapur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.