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