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