Mathani Gram Panchayat, Basta
Mathani is a Gram Panchayat located in the Balasore district of Odisha. It falls under the Basta Panchayat Samiti and Balasore Zila Parishad. Mathani Gram Panchayat covers a total of 13 villages, including Bada, Badkhudi, and Chakbarhapal. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Mathani Gram Panchayat
Mathani Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bada |
| 2 | Badkhudi |
| 3 | Chakbarhapal |
| 4 | Chaughari |
| 5 | Dhanahanda |
| 6 | Gambharia |
| 7 | Lakhanpada(Laxmanpada) |
| 8 | Mathani |
| 9 | Pandurungi |
| 10 | Podapada |
| 11 | Sankhudi |
| 12 | Shibagatia |
| 13 | Tigiria |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Mathani Gram Panchayat
Mathani Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Mathani 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)
Basta Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Mathani 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 Mathani Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Mathani Gram Panchayat
Where is Mathani Gram Panchayat located?
Mathani Gram Panchayat is located in the Balasore district of Odisha. It falls under the Basta Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Mathani Gram Panchayat?
13 villages come under Mathani Gram Panchayat: Bada, Badkhudi, Chakbarhapal, Chaughari, and Dhanahanda and 8 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Mathani Gram Panchayat come under?
Mathani Gram Panchayat comes under Basta Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Balasore district.
Which District Panchayat does Mathani Gram Panchayat come under?
Balasore Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Mathani Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Mathani Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Basta Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Balasore Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Mathani Gram Panchayat?
Mathani Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Mathani Gram Panchayat do?
Mathani Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.