Sikarpai Gram Panchayat, Kalyansingpur
Sikarpai is a Gram Panchayat located in the Rayagada district of Odisha. It falls under the Kalyansingpur Panchayat Samiti and Rayagada Zila Parishad. Sikarpai Gram Panchayat covers a total of 18 villages, including Belukona, Betkalanga, and Bhalumaska. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Sikarpai Gram Panchayat
Sikarpai Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Belukona |
| 2 | Betkalanga |
| 3 | Bhalumaska |
| 4 | Birida |
| 5 | Chakrakalanga |
| 6 | Dhamanima |
| 7 | Jamuguda |
| 8 | Janibidhi |
| 9 | Kanipai |
| 10 | Kanjangajodi |
| 11 | Kirkhalpadu |
| 12 | Kotalanga |
| 13 | Lilibadi |
| 14 | Mahendrapur |
| 15 | Pendapaska |
| 16 | Sikapai |
| 17 | Sikapai |
| 18 | Taja |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Sikarpai Gram Panchayat
Sikarpai Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Sikarpai 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)
Kalyansingpur Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sikarpai 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 Sikarpai Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Sikarpai Gram Panchayat
Where is Sikarpai Gram Panchayat located?
Sikarpai Gram Panchayat is located in the Rayagada district of Odisha. It falls under the Kalyansingpur Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Sikarpai Gram Panchayat?
18 villages come under Sikarpai Gram Panchayat: Belukona, Betkalanga, Bhalumaska, Birida, and Chakrakalanga and 13 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Sikarpai Gram Panchayat come under?
Sikarpai Gram Panchayat comes under Kalyansingpur Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Rayagada district.
Which District Panchayat does Sikarpai Gram Panchayat come under?
Rayagada Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sikarpai Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Sikarpai Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Kalyansingpur Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Rayagada Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Sikarpai Gram Panchayat?
Sikarpai Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Sikarpai Gram Panchayat do?
Sikarpai Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.