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