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