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