Manikyapur Gram Panchayat, Dharakote
Manikyapur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Ganjam district of Odisha. It falls under the Dharakote Panchayat Samiti and Ganjam Zila Parishad. Manikyapur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 10 villages, including Badapur, Dhaupada, and Durgamadhabpur. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Manikyapur Gram Panchayat
Manikyapur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Badapur |
| 2 | Dhaupada |
| 3 | Durgamadhabpur |
| 4 | Gobindapur |
| 5 | Haripriyapur |
| 6 | Lengama |
| 7 | Malijharpalli |
| 8 | Manikyapur |
| 9 | Maradi |
| 10 | Sinkuliapalli |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Manikyapur Gram Panchayat
Manikyapur Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Manikyapur 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 Manikyapur 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 Manikyapur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Manikyapur Gram Panchayat
Where is Manikyapur Gram Panchayat located?
Manikyapur Gram Panchayat is located in the Ganjam district of Odisha. It falls under the Dharakote Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Manikyapur Gram Panchayat?
10 villages come under Manikyapur Gram Panchayat: Badapur, Dhaupada, Durgamadhabpur, Gobindapur, Haripriyapur, Lengama, Malijharpalli, Manikyapur, Maradi, and Sinkuliapalli.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Manikyapur Gram Panchayat come under?
Manikyapur Gram Panchayat comes under Dharakote Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Ganjam district.
Which District Panchayat does Manikyapur Gram Panchayat come under?
Ganjam Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Manikyapur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Manikyapur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Dharakote Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Ganjam Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Manikyapur Gram Panchayat?
Manikyapur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Manikyapur Gram Panchayat do?
Manikyapur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.