Gajigam Gram Panchayat, Rayagada
Gajigam is a Gram Panchayat located in the Rayagada district of Odisha. It falls under the Rayagada Panchayat Samiti and Rayagada Zila Parishad. Gajigam Gram Panchayat covers a total of 7 villages, including Achava, Billesu, and Champikota. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Gajigam Gram Panchayat
Gajigam Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Achava |
| 2 | Billesu |
| 3 | Champikota |
| 4 | Gajigam |
| 5 | Jangesu |
| 6 | Nandabadi |
| 7 | Udaygonda |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Gajigam Gram Panchayat
Gajigam Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Gajigam 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)
Rayagada Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Gajigam Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Rayagada Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Gajigam Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Gajigam Gram Panchayat
Where is Gajigam Gram Panchayat located?
Gajigam Gram Panchayat is located in the Rayagada district of Odisha. It falls under the Rayagada Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Gajigam Gram Panchayat?
7 villages come under Gajigam Gram Panchayat: Achava, Billesu, Champikota, Gajigam, Jangesu, Nandabadi, and Udaygonda.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Gajigam Gram Panchayat come under?
Gajigam Gram Panchayat comes under Rayagada Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Rayagada district.
Which District Panchayat does Gajigam Gram Panchayat come under?
Rayagada Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Gajigam Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Gajigam Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Rayagada Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Rayagada Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Gajigam Gram Panchayat?
Gajigam Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Gajigam Gram Panchayat do?
Gajigam Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.