Mahalapada Gram Panchayat, Gop
Mahalapada is a Gram Panchayat located in the Puri district of Odisha. It falls under the Gop Panchayat Samiti and Puri Zila Parishad. Mahalapada Gram Panchayat covers a total of 17 villages, including Ambiligan, Badakila, and Badakundura. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Mahalapada Gram Panchayat
Mahalapada Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ambiligan |
| 2 | Badakila |
| 3 | Badakundura |
| 4 | Bhogapada |
| 5 | Chitra |
| 6 | Girimakanra |
| 7 | Keutunga |
| 8 | Kopara |
| 9 | Kundheichaul |
| 10 | Kundisa |
| 11 | Mahalpada |
| 12 | Mandapokhari |
| 13 | Orei |
| 14 | Pariorei |
| 15 | Redhua |
| 16 | Sanakundura |
| 17 | Tilakusum |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Mahalapada Gram Panchayat
Mahalapada Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Mahalapada 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)
Gop Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Mahalapada Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Puri Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Mahalapada Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Mahalapada Gram Panchayat
Where is Mahalapada Gram Panchayat located?
Mahalapada Gram Panchayat is located in the Puri district of Odisha. It falls under the Gop Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Mahalapada Gram Panchayat?
17 villages come under Mahalapada Gram Panchayat: Ambiligan, Badakila, Badakundura, Bhogapada, and Chitra and 12 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Mahalapada Gram Panchayat come under?
Mahalapada Gram Panchayat comes under Gop Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Puri district.
Which District Panchayat does Mahalapada Gram Panchayat come under?
Puri Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Mahalapada Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Mahalapada Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Gop Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Puri Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Mahalapada Gram Panchayat?
Mahalapada Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Mahalapada Gram Panchayat do?
Mahalapada Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.