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