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