Nimakheta Gram Panchayat, Chilika
Nimakheta is a Gram Panchayat located in the Khordha district of Odisha. It falls under the Chilika Panchayat Samiti and Khordha Zila Parishad. Nimakheta Gram Panchayat covers a total of 12 villages, including Ankula, Banamalipur, and Belapada. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Nimakheta Gram Panchayat
Nimakheta Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ankula |
| 2 | Banamalipur |
| 3 | Belapada |
| 4 | Birapatana |
| 5 | Chasangara |
| 6 | Dibyasinghapur |
| 7 | Nimeimalla |
| 8 | Nimikheta |
| 9 | Ostapalli |
| 10 | Rajapalla |
| 11 | Ranasinghprasad |
| 12 | Rayagurupur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Nimakheta Gram Panchayat
Nimakheta Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Nimakheta 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)
Chilika Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Nimakheta Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Khordha Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Nimakheta Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Nimakheta Gram Panchayat
Where is Nimakheta Gram Panchayat located?
Nimakheta Gram Panchayat is located in the Khordha district of Odisha. It falls under the Chilika Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Nimakheta Gram Panchayat?
12 villages come under Nimakheta Gram Panchayat: Ankula, Banamalipur, Belapada, Birapatana, and Chasangara and 7 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Nimakheta Gram Panchayat come under?
Nimakheta Gram Panchayat comes under Chilika Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Khordha district.
Which District Panchayat does Nimakheta Gram Panchayat come under?
Khordha Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Nimakheta Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Nimakheta Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Chilika Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Khordha Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Nimakheta Gram Panchayat?
Nimakheta Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Nimakheta Gram Panchayat do?
Nimakheta Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.