Mahalikpada Gram Panchayat, Harabhanga
Mahalikpada is a Gram Panchayat located in the Boudh district of Odisha. It falls under the Harabhanga Panchayat Samiti and Boudh Zila Parishad. Mahalikpada Gram Panchayat covers a total of 19 villages, including Badanandagadu, Bahali, and Balisahi. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Mahalikpada Gram Panchayat
Mahalikpada Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Badanandagadu |
| 2 | Bahali |
| 3 | Balisahi |
| 4 | Bhabapur |
| 5 | Bodhamba |
| 6 | Geredisahi |
| 7 | Ghungurpada |
| 8 | Hatigada |
| 9 | Hinjal |
| 10 | Jabar |
| 11 | Karadakotha |
| 12 | Kutibari |
| 13 | Mahalikpada |
| 14 | Nuapada |
| 15 | Paidabhumi |
| 16 | Sankari |
| 17 | Satakhanda (Sitakhanda ) |
| 18 | Semigora |
| 19 | Sripaju |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Mahalikpada Gram Panchayat
Mahalikpada Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Mahalikpada 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)
Harabhanga Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Mahalikpada Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Boudh Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Mahalikpada Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Mahalikpada Gram Panchayat
Where is Mahalikpada Gram Panchayat located?
Mahalikpada Gram Panchayat is located in the Boudh district of Odisha. It falls under the Harabhanga Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Mahalikpada Gram Panchayat?
19 villages come under Mahalikpada Gram Panchayat: Badanandagadu, Bahali, Balisahi, Bhabapur, and Bodhamba and 14 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Mahalikpada Gram Panchayat come under?
Mahalikpada Gram Panchayat comes under Harabhanga Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Boudh district.
Which District Panchayat does Mahalikpada Gram Panchayat come under?
Boudh Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Mahalikpada Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Mahalikpada Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Harabhanga Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Boudh Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Mahalikpada Gram Panchayat?
Mahalikpada Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Mahalikpada Gram Panchayat do?
Mahalikpada Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.