Minia Gram Panchayat, Phulbani
Minia is a Gram Panchayat located in the Kandhamal district of Odisha. It falls under the Phulbani Panchayat Samiti and Kandhamal Zila Parishad. Minia Gram Panchayat covers a total of 23 villages, including Adigaru, Balampadar, and Bhandarpadar. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Minia Gram Panchayat
Minia Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Adigaru |
| 2 | Balampadar |
| 3 | Bhandarpadar |
| 4 | Bigapadar |
| 5 | Dadikeju |
| 6 | Gadeli |
| 7 | Gaerbata |
| 8 | Gandapadar |
| 9 | Jargipada |
| 10 | Kakansuga |
| 11 | Kanganeda |
| 12 | Karanada |
| 13 | Kirabira |
| 14 | Koripunja |
| 15 | Masapadar |
| 16 | Mediapanga |
| 17 | Minia |
| 18 | Mundasahi |
| 19 | Pisupadar |
| 20 | Pitarpakal |
| 21 | Saberbata |
| 22 | Sarsananda |
| 23 | Sirabira |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Minia Gram Panchayat
Minia Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Minia 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)
Phulbani Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Minia 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 Minia Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Minia Gram Panchayat
Where is Minia Gram Panchayat located?
Minia Gram Panchayat is located in the Kandhamal district of Odisha. It falls under the Phulbani Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Minia Gram Panchayat?
23 villages come under Minia Gram Panchayat: Adigaru, Balampadar, Bhandarpadar, Bigapadar, and Dadikeju and 18 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Minia Gram Panchayat come under?
Minia Gram Panchayat comes under Phulbani Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Kandhamal district.
Which District Panchayat does Minia Gram Panchayat come under?
Kandhamal Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Minia Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Minia Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Phulbani Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Kandhamal Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Minia Gram Panchayat?
Minia Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Minia Gram Panchayat do?
Minia Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.