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