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