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