Mushakhari Gram Panchayat, Patana
Mushakhari is a Gram Panchayat located in the Keonjhar district of Odisha. It falls under the Patana Panchayat Samiti and Keonjhar Zila Parishad. Mushakhari Gram Panchayat covers a total of 8 villages, including Badadhanurjayapur, Badapadiapasi, and Bhalughar. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Mushakhari Gram Panchayat
Mushakhari Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Badadhanurjayapur |
| 2 | Badapadiapasi |
| 3 | Bhalughar |
| 4 | Giridhina |
| 5 | Maliposi |
| 6 | Musakhori |
| 7 | Musanali |
| 8 | Rathapada |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Mushakhari Gram Panchayat
Mushakhari Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Mushakhari 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)
Patana Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Mushakhari 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 Mushakhari Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Mushakhari Gram Panchayat
Where is Mushakhari Gram Panchayat located?
Mushakhari Gram Panchayat is located in the Keonjhar district of Odisha. It falls under the Patana Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Mushakhari Gram Panchayat?
8 villages come under Mushakhari Gram Panchayat: Badadhanurjayapur, Badapadiapasi, Bhalughar, Giridhina, Maliposi, Musakhori, Musanali, and Rathapada.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Mushakhari Gram Panchayat come under?
Mushakhari Gram Panchayat comes under Patana Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Keonjhar district.
Which District Panchayat does Mushakhari Gram Panchayat come under?
Keonjhar Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Mushakhari Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Mushakhari Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Patana Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Keonjhar Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Mushakhari Gram Panchayat?
Mushakhari Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Mushakhari Gram Panchayat do?
Mushakhari Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.