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