Gigina Gram Panchayat, Narala
Gigina is a Gram Panchayat located in the Kalahandi district of Odisha. It falls under the Narala Panchayat Samiti and Kalahandi Zila Parishad. Gigina Gram Panchayat covers a total of 8 villages, including Chalikipadar, Dampadar, and Gidhamal. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Gigina Gram Panchayat
Gigina Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Chalikipadar |
| 2 | Dampadar |
| 3 | Gidhamal |
| 4 | Gigina |
| 5 | Jodabandh |
| 6 | Sinang |
| 7 | Sripur |
| 8 | Taparang |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Gigina Gram Panchayat
Gigina Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Gigina 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)
Narala Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Gigina 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 Gigina Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Gigina Gram Panchayat
Where is Gigina Gram Panchayat located?
Gigina Gram Panchayat is located in the Kalahandi district of Odisha. It falls under the Narala Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Gigina Gram Panchayat?
8 villages come under Gigina Gram Panchayat: Chalikipadar, Dampadar, Gidhamal, Gigina, Jodabandh, Sinang, Sripur, and Taparang.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Gigina Gram Panchayat come under?
Gigina Gram Panchayat comes under Narala Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Kalahandi district.
Which District Panchayat does Gigina Gram Panchayat come under?
Kalahandi Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Gigina Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Gigina Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Narala Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Kalahandi Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Gigina Gram Panchayat?
Gigina Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Gigina Gram Panchayat do?
Gigina Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.