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