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