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