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