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