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