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