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