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