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