Manitara Gram Panchayat, Buguda

Manitara is a Gram Panchayat located in the Ganjam district of Odisha. It falls under the Buguda Panchayat Samiti and Ganjam Zila Parishad. Manitara Gram Panchayat covers a total of 8 villages, including Bhogoda, Digi, and Kandarai. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.

List of Villages in Manitara Gram Panchayat

Manitara Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.

Sl. No.Village
1Bhogoda
2Digi
3Kandarai
4Kanteihill
5Makarapalli
6Manitara
7Nagudu
8Tambiri

Panchayati Raj Structure for Manitara Gram Panchayat

Manitara Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.

Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)

Manitara 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)

Buguda Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Manitara 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 Manitara Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.

FAQs about Manitara Gram Panchayat

Where is Manitara Gram Panchayat located?

Manitara Gram Panchayat is located in the Ganjam district of Odisha. It falls under the Buguda Panchayat Samiti.

How many villages come under Manitara Gram Panchayat?

8 villages come under Manitara Gram Panchayat: Bhogoda, Digi, Kandarai, Kanteihill, Makarapalli, Manitara, Nagudu, and Tambiri.

Which Panchayat Samiti does Manitara Gram Panchayat come under?

Manitara Gram Panchayat comes under Buguda Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Ganjam district.

Which District Panchayat does Manitara Gram Panchayat come under?

Ganjam Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Manitara Gram Panchayat.

How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?

Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Manitara Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Buguda Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Ganjam Zila Parishad at the district level.

Who heads Manitara Gram Panchayat?

Manitara Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.

What does Manitara Gram Panchayat do?

Manitara Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.