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