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