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