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