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