Tandikula Gram Panchayat, Balikuda
Tandikula is a Gram Panchayat located in the Jagatsinghapur district of Odisha. It falls under the Balikuda Panchayat Samiti and Jagatsinghapur Zila Parishad. Tandikula Gram Panchayat covers a total of 10 villages, including Baijanga, Basantapur, and Brahmapur. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Tandikula Gram Panchayat
Tandikula Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Baijanga |
| 2 | Basantapur |
| 3 | Brahmapur |
| 4 | Digoda |
| 5 | Podana |
| 6 | Purusotampur |
| 7 | Sankarsahi |
| 8 | Sarana |
| 9 | Tandikula |
| 10 | Tihuda |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Tandikula Gram Panchayat
Tandikula Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Tandikula 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 Tandikula 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 Tandikula Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Tandikula Gram Panchayat
Where is Tandikula Gram Panchayat located?
Tandikula Gram Panchayat is located in the Jagatsinghapur district of Odisha. It falls under the Balikuda Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Tandikula Gram Panchayat?
10 villages come under Tandikula Gram Panchayat: Baijanga, Basantapur, Brahmapur, Digoda, Podana, Purusotampur, Sankarsahi, Sarana, Tandikula, and Tihuda.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Tandikula Gram Panchayat come under?
Tandikula Gram Panchayat comes under Balikuda Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Jagatsinghapur district.
Which District Panchayat does Tandikula Gram Panchayat come under?
Jagatsinghapur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Tandikula Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Tandikula Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Balikuda Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Jagatsinghapur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Tandikula Gram Panchayat?
Tandikula Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Tandikula Gram Panchayat do?
Tandikula Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.