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