Manikapur Gram Panchayat, Khallikote
Manikapur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Ganjam district of Odisha. It falls under the Khallikote Panchayat Samiti and Ganjam Zila Parishad. Manikapur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 2 villages: Maheswarpur and Manikapur. 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 | Maheswarpur |
| 2 | 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)
Khallikote 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)
Ganjam 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 Ganjam district of Odisha. It falls under the Khallikote Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Manikapur Gram Panchayat?
2 villages come under Manikapur Gram Panchayat: Maheswarpur and Manikapur.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Manikapur Gram Panchayat come under?
Manikapur Gram Panchayat comes under Khallikote Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Ganjam district.
Which District Panchayat does Manikapur Gram Panchayat come under?
Ganjam 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, Khallikote Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Ganjam 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.