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