Siha Gram Panchayat, Badchana
Siha is a Gram Panchayat located in the Jajpur district of Odisha. It falls under the Badchana Panchayat Samiti and Jajpur Zila Parishad. Siha Gram Panchayat covers a total of 15 villages, including Aharbati, Bihanapada, and Chandrabindi. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Siha Gram Panchayat
Siha Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Aharbati |
| 2 | Bihanapada |
| 3 | Chandrabindi |
| 4 | Godimagura |
| 5 | Jaipur |
| 6 | Kampira |
| 7 | Kanchan Nagar |
| 8 | Kharmangi |
| 9 | Kochila Gadia |
| 10 | Kolhasinga |
| 11 | Manapur |
| 12 | Mangarajpur |
| 13 | Patharakata |
| 14 | Sendhapur |
| 15 | Siha |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Siha Gram Panchayat
Siha Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Siha 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)
Badchana Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Siha 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 Siha Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Siha Gram Panchayat
Where is Siha Gram Panchayat located?
Siha Gram Panchayat is located in the Jajpur district of Odisha. It falls under the Badchana Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Siha Gram Panchayat?
15 villages come under Siha Gram Panchayat: Aharbati, Bihanapada, Chandrabindi, Godimagura, and Jaipur and 10 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Siha Gram Panchayat come under?
Siha Gram Panchayat comes under Badchana Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Jajpur district.
Which District Panchayat does Siha Gram Panchayat come under?
Jajpur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Siha Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Siha Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Badchana Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Jajpur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Siha Gram Panchayat?
Siha Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Siha Gram Panchayat do?
Siha Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.