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