Similia Gram Panchayat, Jajpur
Similia is a Gram Panchayat located in the Jajpur district of Odisha. It falls under the Jajpur Panchayat Samiti and Jajpur Zila Parishad. Similia Gram Panchayat covers a total of 15 villages, including Badabanta, Basantapur, and Bulakipur. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Similia Gram Panchayat
Similia Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Badabanta |
| 2 | Basantapur |
| 3 | Bulakipur |
| 4 | Chitahata |
| 5 | Darajpur |
| 6 | Gothapur |
| 7 | Goudasahigobindapur |
| 8 | Jamunagar |
| 9 | Merakhasanpur |
| 10 | Mirjapur |
| 11 | Mirjapur |
| 12 | Nakhei |
| 13 | Oleipada |
| 14 | Sathiatikiri |
| 15 | Similia |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Similia Gram Panchayat
Similia Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Similia 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)
Jajpur Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Similia 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 Similia Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Similia Gram Panchayat
Where is Similia Gram Panchayat located?
Similia Gram Panchayat is located in the Jajpur district of Odisha. It falls under the Jajpur Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Similia Gram Panchayat?
15 villages come under Similia Gram Panchayat: Badabanta, Basantapur, Bulakipur, Chitahata, and Darajpur and 10 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Similia Gram Panchayat come under?
Similia Gram Panchayat comes under Jajpur Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Jajpur district.
Which District Panchayat does Similia Gram Panchayat come under?
Jajpur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Similia Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Similia Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Jajpur Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Jajpur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Similia Gram Panchayat?
Similia Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Similia Gram Panchayat do?
Similia Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.