Sidheswar Gram Panchayat, Digapahandi
Sidheswar is a Gram Panchayat located in the Ganjam district of Odisha. It falls under the Digapahandi Panchayat Samiti and Ganjam Zila Parishad. Sidheswar Gram Panchayat covers a total of 8 villages, including Ganeswarpur, Gopalpur, and Khambakota. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Sidheswar Gram Panchayat
Sidheswar Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ganeswarpur |
| 2 | Gopalpur |
| 3 | Khambakota |
| 4 | Rangaputa |
| 5 | Sidheswar |
| 6 | Sindhupadar |
| 7 | Sri Adikandapur |
| 8 | Uparahaladibeni |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Sidheswar Gram Panchayat
Sidheswar Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Sidheswar 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)
Digapahandi Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sidheswar 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 Sidheswar Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Sidheswar Gram Panchayat
Where is Sidheswar Gram Panchayat located?
Sidheswar Gram Panchayat is located in the Ganjam district of Odisha. It falls under the Digapahandi Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Sidheswar Gram Panchayat?
8 villages come under Sidheswar Gram Panchayat: Ganeswarpur, Gopalpur, Khambakota, Rangaputa, Sidheswar, Sindhupadar, Sri Adikandapur, and Uparahaladibeni.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Sidheswar Gram Panchayat come under?
Sidheswar Gram Panchayat comes under Digapahandi Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Ganjam district.
Which District Panchayat does Sidheswar Gram Panchayat come under?
Ganjam Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sidheswar Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Sidheswar Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Digapahandi Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Ganjam Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Sidheswar Gram Panchayat?
Sidheswar Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Sidheswar Gram Panchayat do?
Sidheswar Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.