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