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