Kirikita Gram Panchayat, Khariar

Kirikita is a Gram Panchayat located in the Nuapada district of Odisha. It falls under the Khariar Panchayat Samiti and Nuapada Zila Parishad. Kirikita Gram Panchayat covers a total of 2 villages: Junapani and Kirkita. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.

List of Villages in Kirikita Gram Panchayat

Kirikita Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.

Sl. No.Village
1Junapani
2Kirkita

Panchayati Raj Structure for Kirikita Gram Panchayat

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

Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)

Kirikita 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)

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

Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)

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

FAQs about Kirikita Gram Panchayat

Where is Kirikita Gram Panchayat located?

Kirikita Gram Panchayat is located in the Nuapada district of Odisha. It falls under the Khariar Panchayat Samiti.

How many villages come under Kirikita Gram Panchayat?

2 villages come under Kirikita Gram Panchayat: Junapani and Kirkita.

Which Panchayat Samiti does Kirikita Gram Panchayat come under?

Kirikita Gram Panchayat comes under Khariar Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Nuapada district.

Which District Panchayat does Kirikita Gram Panchayat come under?

Nuapada Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kirikita Gram Panchayat.

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

Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Kirikita Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Khariar Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Nuapada Zila Parishad at the district level.

Who heads Kirikita Gram Panchayat?

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

What does Kirikita Gram Panchayat do?

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