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