Marichpur Gram Panchayat, Balikuda
Marichpur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Jagatsinghapur district of Odisha. It falls under the Balikuda Panchayat Samiti and Jagatsinghapur Zila Parishad. Marichpur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 8 villages, including Badabali, Badabali Ui, and Barabatia. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Marichpur Gram Panchayat
Marichpur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Badabali |
| 2 | Badabali Ui |
| 3 | Barabatia |
| 4 | Dhanuhar Belari |
| 5 | Ichhapur |
| 6 | Mankadakhia |
| 7 | Marichipur |
| 8 | Nadiakhia |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Marichpur Gram Panchayat
Marichpur Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Marichpur 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)
Balikuda Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Marichpur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Jagatsinghapur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Marichpur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Marichpur Gram Panchayat
Where is Marichpur Gram Panchayat located?
Marichpur Gram Panchayat is located in the Jagatsinghapur district of Odisha. It falls under the Balikuda Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Marichpur Gram Panchayat?
8 villages come under Marichpur Gram Panchayat: Badabali, Badabali Ui, Barabatia, Dhanuhar Belari, Ichhapur, Mankadakhia, Marichipur, and Nadiakhia.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Marichpur Gram Panchayat come under?
Marichpur Gram Panchayat comes under Balikuda Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Jagatsinghapur district.
Which District Panchayat does Marichpur Gram Panchayat come under?
Jagatsinghapur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Marichpur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Marichpur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Balikuda Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Jagatsinghapur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Marichpur Gram Panchayat?
Marichpur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Marichpur Gram Panchayat do?
Marichpur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.