Mandakia Gram Panchayat, Raikia
Mandakia is a Gram Panchayat located in the Kandhamal district of Odisha. It falls under the Raikia Panchayat Samiti and Kandhamal Zila Parishad. Mandakia Gram Panchayat covers a total of 10 villages, including Bakingia, Budamaha, and Budringia. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Mandakia Gram Panchayat
Mandakia Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bakingia |
| 2 | Budamaha |
| 3 | Budringia |
| 4 | Dandapanga |
| 5 | Gadringia |
| 6 | Kambaguda |
| 7 | Katedikia |
| 8 | Mandakia |
| 9 | Pajigalu |
| 10 | Tatamaha |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Mandakia Gram Panchayat
Mandakia Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Mandakia 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)
Raikia Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Mandakia Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Kandhamal Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Mandakia Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Mandakia Gram Panchayat
Where is Mandakia Gram Panchayat located?
Mandakia Gram Panchayat is located in the Kandhamal district of Odisha. It falls under the Raikia Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Mandakia Gram Panchayat?
10 villages come under Mandakia Gram Panchayat: Bakingia, Budamaha, Budringia, Dandapanga, Gadringia, Kambaguda, Katedikia, Mandakia, Pajigalu, and Tatamaha.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Mandakia Gram Panchayat come under?
Mandakia Gram Panchayat comes under Raikia Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Kandhamal district.
Which District Panchayat does Mandakia Gram Panchayat come under?
Kandhamal Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Mandakia Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Mandakia Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Raikia Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Kandhamal Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Mandakia Gram Panchayat?
Mandakia Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Mandakia Gram Panchayat do?
Mandakia Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.