Maikanch Gram Panchayat, Kasipur
Maikanch is a Gram Panchayat located in the Rayagada district of Odisha. It falls under the Kasipur Panchayat Samiti and Rayagada Zila Parishad. Maikanch Gram Panchayat covers a total of 14 villages, including Andirakancha, Bhangamunda, and Kanchaguma. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Maikanch Gram Panchayat
Maikanch Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Andirakancha |
| 2 | Bhangamunda |
| 3 | Kanchaguma |
| 4 | Karanjakupakhal |
| 5 | Katali |
| 6 | Katalidakhilnarangajodi |
| 7 | Kutakhal |
| 8 | Kutrajhiri |
| 9 | Lundrukona |
| 10 | Maikancha |
| 11 | Nuagam |
| 12 | Paikakupakhal |
| 13 | Podhabandha |
| 14 | Shikarlatapadar |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Maikanch Gram Panchayat
Maikanch Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Maikanch 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)
Kasipur Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Maikanch Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Rayagada Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Maikanch Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Maikanch Gram Panchayat
Where is Maikanch Gram Panchayat located?
Maikanch Gram Panchayat is located in the Rayagada district of Odisha. It falls under the Kasipur Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Maikanch Gram Panchayat?
14 villages come under Maikanch Gram Panchayat: Andirakancha, Bhangamunda, Kanchaguma, Karanjakupakhal, and Katali and 9 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Maikanch Gram Panchayat come under?
Maikanch Gram Panchayat comes under Kasipur Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Rayagada district.
Which District Panchayat does Maikanch Gram Panchayat come under?
Rayagada Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Maikanch Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Maikanch Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Kasipur Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Rayagada Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Maikanch Gram Panchayat?
Maikanch Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Maikanch Gram Panchayat do?
Maikanch Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.