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