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