Manikera Gram Panchayat, Madanpur Rampur
Manikera is a Gram Panchayat located in the Kalahandi district of Odisha. It falls under the Madanpur Rampur Panchayat Samiti and Kalahandi Zila Parishad. Manikera Gram Panchayat covers a total of 21 villages, including Araskupa, Badpidel, and Banjamunda. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Manikera Gram Panchayat
Manikera Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Araskupa |
| 2 | Badpidel |
| 3 | Banjamunda |
| 4 | Dadeng |
| 5 | Dengenmal |
| 6 | Dengenmal |
| 7 | Dutamunda |
| 8 | Gand Padar |
| 9 | Juger |
| 10 | Kamegaon |
| 11 | Manikera |
| 12 | Mardajore |
| 13 | Pajikeri |
| 14 | Pipalpada |
| 15 | Pipalpada |
| 16 | Sagurgaon |
| 17 | Sulesur |
| 18 | Tal Nuagaon |
| 19 | Taprang |
| 20 | Tentuliguda |
| 21 | Upar Nuagaon |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Manikera Gram Panchayat
Manikera Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Manikera 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)
Madanpur Rampur Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Manikera 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 Manikera Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Manikera Gram Panchayat
Where is Manikera Gram Panchayat located?
Manikera Gram Panchayat is located in the Kalahandi district of Odisha. It falls under the Madanpur Rampur Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Manikera Gram Panchayat?
21 villages come under Manikera Gram Panchayat: Araskupa, Badpidel, Banjamunda, Dadeng, and Dengenmal and 16 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Manikera Gram Panchayat come under?
Manikera Gram Panchayat comes under Madanpur Rampur Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Kalahandi district.
Which District Panchayat does Manikera Gram Panchayat come under?
Kalahandi Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Manikera Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Manikera Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Madanpur Rampur Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Kalahandi Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Manikera Gram Panchayat?
Manikera Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Manikera Gram Panchayat do?
Manikera Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.