Sikhara Gram Panchayat, Naugaon
Sikhara is a Gram Panchayat located in the Jagatsinghapur district of Odisha. It falls under the Naugaon Panchayat Samiti and Jagatsinghapur Zila Parishad. Sikhara Gram Panchayat covers a total of 9 villages, including Angeswarpada, Barada, and Bilipada. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Sikhara Gram Panchayat
Sikhara Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Angeswarpada |
| 2 | Barada |
| 3 | Bilipada |
| 4 | Bodal |
| 5 | Nalanga |
| 6 | Patenigan |
| 7 | Salijanga |
| 8 | Sareikula |
| 9 | Sikhar |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Sikhara Gram Panchayat
Sikhara Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Sikhara 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)
Naugaon Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sikhara 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 Sikhara Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Sikhara Gram Panchayat
Where is Sikhara Gram Panchayat located?
Sikhara Gram Panchayat is located in the Jagatsinghapur district of Odisha. It falls under the Naugaon Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Sikhara Gram Panchayat?
9 villages come under Sikhara Gram Panchayat: Angeswarpada, Barada, Bilipada, Bodal, Nalanga, Patenigan, Salijanga, Sareikula, and Sikhar.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Sikhara Gram Panchayat come under?
Sikhara Gram Panchayat comes under Naugaon Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Jagatsinghapur district.
Which District Panchayat does Sikhara Gram Panchayat come under?
Jagatsinghapur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sikhara Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Sikhara Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Naugaon Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Jagatsinghapur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Sikhara Gram Panchayat?
Sikhara Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Sikhara Gram Panchayat do?
Sikhara Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.