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