Matiagarh Gram Panchayat, Joshipur
Matiagarh is a Gram Panchayat located in the Mayurbhanj district of Odisha. It falls under the Joshipur Panchayat Samiti and Mayurbhanj Zila Parishad. Matiagarh Gram Panchayat covers a total of 11 villages, including Asanabani, Chakasuanpal, and Ghaniaposi. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Matiagarh Gram Panchayat
Matiagarh Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Asanabani |
| 2 | Chakasuanpal |
| 3 | Ghaniaposi |
| 4 | Goili |
| 5 | Kankadani |
| 6 | Kapanda |
| 7 | Kaptira |
| 8 | Matiagarh |
| 9 | Podagarh |
| 10 | Singarpur |
| 11 | Tilabadi |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Matiagarh Gram Panchayat
Matiagarh Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Matiagarh 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)
Joshipur Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Matiagarh 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 Matiagarh Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Matiagarh Gram Panchayat
Where is Matiagarh Gram Panchayat located?
Matiagarh Gram Panchayat is located in the Mayurbhanj district of Odisha. It falls under the Joshipur Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Matiagarh Gram Panchayat?
11 villages come under Matiagarh Gram Panchayat: Asanabani, Chakasuanpal, Ghaniaposi, Goili, and Kankadani and 6 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Matiagarh Gram Panchayat come under?
Matiagarh Gram Panchayat comes under Joshipur Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Mayurbhanj district.
Which District Panchayat does Matiagarh Gram Panchayat come under?
Mayurbhanj Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Matiagarh Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Matiagarh Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Joshipur Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Mayurbhanj Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Matiagarh Gram Panchayat?
Matiagarh Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Matiagarh Gram Panchayat do?
Matiagarh Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.