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