Dhatika Gram Panchayat, Suliapada

Dhatika is a Gram Panchayat located in the Mayurbhanj district of Odisha. It falls under the Suliapada Panchayat Samiti and Mayurbhanj Zila Parishad. Dhatika Gram Panchayat covers a total of 5 villages, including Dhatika, Dumuria, and Kherna. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.

List of Villages in Dhatika Gram Panchayat

Dhatika Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.

Sl. No.Village
1Dhatika
2Dumuria
3Kherna
4Kukudajodi
5Saradiha

Panchayati Raj Structure for Dhatika Gram Panchayat

Dhatika Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.

Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)

Dhatika 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)

Suliapada Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Dhatika Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.

Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)

Mayurbhanj Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Dhatika Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.

FAQs about Dhatika Gram Panchayat

Where is Dhatika Gram Panchayat located?

Dhatika Gram Panchayat is located in the Mayurbhanj district of Odisha. It falls under the Suliapada Panchayat Samiti.

How many villages come under Dhatika Gram Panchayat?

5 villages come under Dhatika Gram Panchayat: Dhatika, Dumuria, Kherna, Kukudajodi, and Saradiha.

Which Panchayat Samiti does Dhatika Gram Panchayat come under?

Dhatika Gram Panchayat comes under Suliapada Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Mayurbhanj district.

Which District Panchayat does Dhatika Gram Panchayat come under?

Mayurbhanj Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Dhatika Gram Panchayat.

How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?

Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Dhatika Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Suliapada Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Mayurbhanj Zila Parishad at the district level.

Who heads Dhatika Gram Panchayat?

Dhatika Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.

What does Dhatika Gram Panchayat do?

Dhatika Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.