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