Pikaradi Gram Panchayat, Tikabali
Pikaradi is a Gram Panchayat located in the Kandhamal district of Odisha. It falls under the Tikabali Panchayat Samiti and Kandhamal Zila Parishad. Pikaradi Gram Panchayat covers a total of 20 villages, including Badabali Jungal, Banjamaha, and Bramhandei. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Pikaradi Gram Panchayat
Pikaradi Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Badabali Jungal |
| 2 | Banjamaha |
| 3 | Bramhandei |
| 4 | Breka |
| 5 | Gambhariguda |
| 6 | Gasaguda |
| 7 | Kambanaju |
| 8 | Lambasaru |
| 9 | Linga |
| 10 | Makabidingia |
| 11 | Malansuga |
| 12 | Patapadar |
| 13 | Pikaradi |
| 14 | Pukulingia |
| 15 | Raibhanja |
| 16 | Rengetisaru |
| 17 | Rudabidingia |
| 18 | Saberikhole |
| 19 | Saudisaru |
| 20 | Taparbali |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Pikaradi Gram Panchayat
Pikaradi Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Pikaradi 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)
Tikabali Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Pikaradi Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Kandhamal Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Pikaradi Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Pikaradi Gram Panchayat
Where is Pikaradi Gram Panchayat located?
Pikaradi Gram Panchayat is located in the Kandhamal district of Odisha. It falls under the Tikabali Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Pikaradi Gram Panchayat?
20 villages come under Pikaradi Gram Panchayat: Badabali Jungal, Banjamaha, Bramhandei, Breka, and Gambhariguda and 15 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Pikaradi Gram Panchayat come under?
Pikaradi Gram Panchayat comes under Tikabali Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Kandhamal district.
Which District Panchayat does Pikaradi Gram Panchayat come under?
Kandhamal Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Pikaradi Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Pikaradi Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Tikabali Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Kandhamal Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Pikaradi Gram Panchayat?
Pikaradi Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Pikaradi Gram Panchayat do?
Pikaradi Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.