Tikaballi Gram Panchayat, Tikabali
Tikaballi is a Gram Panchayat located in the Kandhamal district of Odisha. It falls under the Tikabali Panchayat Samiti and Kandhamal Zila Parishad. Tikaballi Gram Panchayat covers a total of 10 villages, including Budugudari, Chhatijhara, and Kaltimendi. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Tikaballi Gram Panchayat
Tikaballi Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Budugudari |
| 2 | Chhatijhara |
| 3 | Kaltimendi |
| 4 | Kochilagada |
| 5 | Sikirikia |
| 6 | Tengadapathar |
| 7 | Tengadapathar |
| 8 | Tentuligada |
| 9 | Tikabali |
| 10 | Tiparigan |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Tikaballi Gram Panchayat
Tikaballi Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Tikaballi 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 Tikaballi 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 Tikaballi Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Tikaballi Gram Panchayat
Where is Tikaballi Gram Panchayat located?
Tikaballi Gram Panchayat is located in the Kandhamal district of Odisha. It falls under the Tikabali Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Tikaballi Gram Panchayat?
10 villages come under Tikaballi Gram Panchayat: Budugudari, Chhatijhara, Kaltimendi, Kochilagada, Sikirikia, Tengadapathar, Tengadapathar, Tentuligada, Tikabali, and Tiparigan.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Tikaballi Gram Panchayat come under?
Tikaballi Gram Panchayat comes under Tikabali Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Kandhamal district.
Which District Panchayat does Tikaballi Gram Panchayat come under?
Kandhamal Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Tikaballi Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Tikaballi Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Tikabali Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Kandhamal Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Tikaballi Gram Panchayat?
Tikaballi Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Tikaballi Gram Panchayat do?
Tikaballi Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.