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