Likitipadar Gram Panchayat, Padmapur
Likitipadar is a Gram Panchayat located in the Rayagada district of Odisha. It falls under the Padmapur Panchayat Samiti and Rayagada Zila Parishad. Likitipadar Gram Panchayat covers a total of 12 villages, including Badapalli, Jigidi Padar, and Khilingiri. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Likitipadar Gram Panchayat
Likitipadar Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Badapalli |
| 2 | Jigidi Padar |
| 3 | Khilingiri |
| 4 | Kindraguda |
| 5 | Kurundi |
| 6 | Likiti Padar |
| 7 | Mendhapadar |
| 8 | Mushki |
| 9 | Peridi Panga |
| 10 | Souraguda |
| 11 | Sourapali |
| 12 | Tuagudi |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Likitipadar Gram Panchayat
Likitipadar Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Likitipadar 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)
Padmapur Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Likitipadar 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 Likitipadar Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Likitipadar Gram Panchayat
Where is Likitipadar Gram Panchayat located?
Likitipadar Gram Panchayat is located in the Rayagada district of Odisha. It falls under the Padmapur Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Likitipadar Gram Panchayat?
12 villages come under Likitipadar Gram Panchayat: Badapalli, Jigidi Padar, Khilingiri, Kindraguda, and Kurundi and 7 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Likitipadar Gram Panchayat come under?
Likitipadar Gram Panchayat comes under Padmapur Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Rayagada district.
Which District Panchayat does Likitipadar Gram Panchayat come under?
Rayagada Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Likitipadar Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Likitipadar Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Padmapur Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Rayagada Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Likitipadar Gram Panchayat?
Likitipadar Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Likitipadar Gram Panchayat do?
Likitipadar Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.