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