Kanika Gram Panchayat, Hemgir
Kanika is a Gram Panchayat located in the Sundargarh district of Odisha. It falls under the Hemgir Panchayat Samiti and Sundargarh Zila Parishad. Kanika Gram Panchayat covers a total of 10 villages, including Bandhbahal, Bendrichuan, and Bheluatikara. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kanika Gram Panchayat
Kanika Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bandhbahal |
| 2 | Bendrichuan |
| 3 | Bheluatikara |
| 4 | Brahmhani |
| 5 | Buruta |
| 6 | Dalak |
| 7 | Kanika |
| 8 | Kuturajore |
| 9 | Lakadijharan |
| 10 | Tangardihi |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kanika Gram Panchayat
Kanika Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kanika 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)
Hemgir Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kanika 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 Kanika Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kanika Gram Panchayat
Where is Kanika Gram Panchayat located?
Kanika Gram Panchayat is located in the Sundargarh district of Odisha. It falls under the Hemgir Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kanika Gram Panchayat?
10 villages come under Kanika Gram Panchayat: Bandhbahal, Bendrichuan, Bheluatikara, Brahmhani, Buruta, Dalak, Kanika, Kuturajore, Lakadijharan, and Tangardihi.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kanika Gram Panchayat come under?
Kanika Gram Panchayat comes under Hemgir Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Sundargarh district.
Which District Panchayat does Kanika Gram Panchayat come under?
Sundargarh Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kanika Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Kanika Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Hemgir Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Sundargarh Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kanika Gram Panchayat?
Kanika Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kanika Gram Panchayat do?
Kanika Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.