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