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