Tikarpada Gram Panchayat, Lamtaput
Tikarpada is a Gram Panchayat located in the Koraput district of Odisha. It falls under the Lamtaput Panchayat Samiti and Koraput Zila Parishad. Tikarpada Gram Panchayat covers a total of 13 villages, including Arna, Badamunda, and Chandalmunda. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Tikarpada Gram Panchayat
Tikarpada Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Arna |
| 2 | Badamunda |
| 3 | Chandalmunda |
| 4 | Dandaguru |
| 5 | Debatahanjar |
| 6 | Durla |
| 7 | Gatanput |
| 8 | Hanjarhandalput |
| 9 | Mahadeiput |
| 10 | Mahulaput |
| 11 | Mandiaguda |
| 12 | Panjel |
| 13 | Tikarapara |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Tikarpada Gram Panchayat
Tikarpada Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Tikarpada 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)
Lamtaput Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Tikarpada Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Koraput Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Tikarpada Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Tikarpada Gram Panchayat
Where is Tikarpada Gram Panchayat located?
Tikarpada Gram Panchayat is located in the Koraput district of Odisha. It falls under the Lamtaput Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Tikarpada Gram Panchayat?
13 villages come under Tikarpada Gram Panchayat: Arna, Badamunda, Chandalmunda, Dandaguru, and Debatahanjar and 8 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Tikarpada Gram Panchayat come under?
Tikarpada Gram Panchayat comes under Lamtaput Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Koraput district.
Which District Panchayat does Tikarpada Gram Panchayat come under?
Koraput Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Tikarpada Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Tikarpada Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Lamtaput Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Koraput Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Tikarpada Gram Panchayat?
Tikarpada Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Tikarpada Gram Panchayat do?
Tikarpada Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.