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