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