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