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