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