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