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