Manikeswar Gram Panchayat, Raikia
Manikeswar is a Gram Panchayat located in the Kandhamal district of Odisha. It falls under the Raikia Panchayat Samiti and Kandhamal Zila Parishad. Manikeswar Gram Panchayat covers a total of 23 villages, including Badamaha, Barepanga, and Dhngesu. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Manikeswar Gram Panchayat
Manikeswar Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Badamaha |
| 2 | Barepanga |
| 3 | Dhngesu |
| 4 | Gamerikia |
| 5 | Ganjuguda |
| 6 | Gudrighasi |
| 7 | Gundhani |
| 8 | Kadingia |
| 9 | Kumbharakhadi |
| 10 | Kuruguda |
| 11 | Lendrikia |
| 12 | Mahaguda |
| 13 | Malaguda |
| 14 | Manikeswar |
| 15 | Mediadami |
| 16 | Mundanaju |
| 17 | Mungelibadi |
| 18 | Padrimaha |
| 19 | Pangamaha |
| 20 | Patalipanga |
| 21 | Sidingipata |
| 22 | Sikabadi |
| 23 | Sisapanga |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Manikeswar Gram Panchayat
Manikeswar Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Manikeswar 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 Manikeswar 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 Manikeswar Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Manikeswar Gram Panchayat
Where is Manikeswar Gram Panchayat located?
Manikeswar Gram Panchayat is located in the Kandhamal district of Odisha. It falls under the Raikia Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Manikeswar Gram Panchayat?
23 villages come under Manikeswar Gram Panchayat: Badamaha, Barepanga, Dhngesu, Gamerikia, and Ganjuguda and 18 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Manikeswar Gram Panchayat come under?
Manikeswar Gram Panchayat comes under Raikia Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Kandhamal district.
Which District Panchayat does Manikeswar Gram Panchayat come under?
Kandhamal Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Manikeswar Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Manikeswar Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Raikia Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Kandhamal Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Manikeswar Gram Panchayat?
Manikeswar Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Manikeswar Gram Panchayat do?
Manikeswar Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.