Motanga Gram Panchayat, Odapada
Motanga is a Gram Panchayat located in the Dhenkanal district of Odisha. It falls under the Odapada Panchayat Samiti and Dhenkanal Zila Parishad. Motanga Gram Panchayat covers a total of 9 villages, including Chintapokhari, Ghantalapasi, and Meramandali. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Motanga Gram Panchayat
Motanga Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Chintapokhari |
| 2 | Ghantalapasi |
| 3 | Meramandali |
| 4 | Motunga |
| 5 | Nagari |
| 6 | Rangathali |
| 7 | Ranjasinga |
| 8 | Suravi |
| 9 | Taladanga |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Motanga Gram Panchayat
Motanga Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Motanga 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)
Odapada Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Motanga 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 Motanga Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Motanga Gram Panchayat
Where is Motanga Gram Panchayat located?
Motanga Gram Panchayat is located in the Dhenkanal district of Odisha. It falls under the Odapada Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Motanga Gram Panchayat?
9 villages come under Motanga Gram Panchayat: Chintapokhari, Ghantalapasi, Meramandali, Motunga, Nagari, Rangathali, Ranjasinga, Suravi, and Taladanga.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Motanga Gram Panchayat come under?
Motanga Gram Panchayat comes under Odapada Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Dhenkanal district.
Which District Panchayat does Motanga Gram Panchayat come under?
Dhenkanal Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Motanga Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Motanga Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Odapada Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Dhenkanal Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Motanga Gram Panchayat?
Motanga Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Motanga Gram Panchayat do?
Motanga Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.