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