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