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