Makhanpur Gram Panchayat, Khaira
Makhanpur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Balasore district of Odisha. It falls under the Khaira Panchayat Samiti and Balasore Zila Parishad. Makhanpur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 16 villages, including Anantabad, Anantapur, and Barabatia. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Makhanpur Gram Panchayat
Makhanpur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Anantabad |
| 2 | Anantapur |
| 3 | Barabatia |
| 4 | Basindipur |
| 5 | Bhaskarpur |
| 6 | Bhatapada |
| 7 | Chakaanatabad |
| 8 | Dularpur |
| 9 | Durgapur |
| 10 | Kasindipur |
| 11 | Katpur |
| 12 | Khirapada |
| 13 | Makhanpur |
| 14 | Medinipur |
| 15 | Saundia |
| 16 | Taranga |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Makhanpur Gram Panchayat
Makhanpur Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Makhanpur 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)
Khaira Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Makhanpur 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 Makhanpur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Makhanpur Gram Panchayat
Where is Makhanpur Gram Panchayat located?
Makhanpur Gram Panchayat is located in the Balasore district of Odisha. It falls under the Khaira Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Makhanpur Gram Panchayat?
16 villages come under Makhanpur Gram Panchayat: Anantabad, Anantapur, Barabatia, Basindipur, and Bhaskarpur and 11 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Makhanpur Gram Panchayat come under?
Makhanpur Gram Panchayat comes under Khaira Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Balasore district.
Which District Panchayat does Makhanpur Gram Panchayat come under?
Balasore Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Makhanpur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Makhanpur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Khaira Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Balasore Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Makhanpur Gram Panchayat?
Makhanpur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Makhanpur Gram Panchayat do?
Makhanpur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.