Manapada Gram Panchayat, Brahmagiri
Manapada is a Gram Panchayat located in the Puri district of Odisha. It falls under the Brahmagiri Panchayat Samiti and Puri Zila Parishad. Manapada Gram Panchayat covers a total of 14 villages, including Aruagobindpur, Bhubanapati, and Bidurabanka. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Manapada Gram Panchayat
Manapada Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Aruagobindpur |
| 2 | Bhubanapati |
| 3 | Bidurabanka |
| 4 | Chhotapur |
| 5 | Chuduchudamani |
| 6 | Danduasipada |
| 7 | Gaudiabandha |
| 8 | Godabari |
| 9 | Gunjara |
| 10 | Kasia |
| 11 | Manapada |
| 12 | Sisupuri |
| 13 | Srikatanuapada |
| 14 | Utaramundali |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Manapada Gram Panchayat
Manapada Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Manapada 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)
Brahmagiri Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Manapada 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 Manapada Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Manapada Gram Panchayat
Where is Manapada Gram Panchayat located?
Manapada Gram Panchayat is located in the Puri district of Odisha. It falls under the Brahmagiri Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Manapada Gram Panchayat?
14 villages come under Manapada Gram Panchayat: Aruagobindpur, Bhubanapati, Bidurabanka, Chhotapur, and Chuduchudamani and 9 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Manapada Gram Panchayat come under?
Manapada Gram Panchayat comes under Brahmagiri Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Puri district.
Which District Panchayat does Manapada Gram Panchayat come under?
Puri Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Manapada Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Manapada Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Brahmagiri Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Puri Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Manapada Gram Panchayat?
Manapada Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Manapada Gram Panchayat do?
Manapada Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.