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