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