Manikpur Gram Panchayat, Bijatala
Manikpur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Mayurbhanj district of Odisha. It falls under the Bijatala Panchayat Samiti and Mayurbhanj Zila Parishad. Manikpur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 10 villages, including Amdabeda, Amdabeda Hill, and Bandhagaon. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Manikpur Gram Panchayat
Manikpur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Amdabeda |
| 2 | Amdabeda Hill |
| 3 | Bandhagaon |
| 4 | Kendua |
| 5 | Kenduahill |
| 6 | Kundurukocha |
| 7 | Manikpur |
| 8 | Nuagaon |
| 9 | Paunsia |
| 10 | Paunsiahill |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Manikpur Gram Panchayat
Manikpur Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Manikpur 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)
Bijatala Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Manikpur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Mayurbhanj Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Manikpur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Manikpur Gram Panchayat
Where is Manikpur Gram Panchayat located?
Manikpur Gram Panchayat is located in the Mayurbhanj district of Odisha. It falls under the Bijatala Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Manikpur Gram Panchayat?
10 villages come under Manikpur Gram Panchayat: Amdabeda, Amdabeda Hill, Bandhagaon, Kendua, Kenduahill, Kundurukocha, Manikpur, Nuagaon, Paunsia, and Paunsiahill.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Manikpur Gram Panchayat come under?
Manikpur Gram Panchayat comes under Bijatala Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Mayurbhanj district.
Which District Panchayat does Manikpur Gram Panchayat come under?
Mayurbhanj Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Manikpur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Manikpur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Bijatala Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Mayurbhanj Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Manikpur Gram Panchayat?
Manikpur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Manikpur Gram Panchayat do?
Manikpur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.