Matikona Gram Panchayat, Rayagada
Matikona is a Gram Panchayat located in the Rayagada district of Odisha. It falls under the Rayagada Panchayat Samiti and Rayagada Zila Parishad. Matikona Gram Panchayat covers a total of 20 villages, including Baharrambu, Bhitar Rambu, and Guruti. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Matikona Gram Panchayat
Matikona Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Baharrambu |
| 2 | Bhitar Rambu |
| 3 | Guruti |
| 4 | Jaraka |
| 5 | Kesingi |
| 6 | Khandesu |
| 7 | Kuncha |
| 8 | Laxmipur |
| 9 | Mandiapada |
| 10 | Maskapadi |
| 11 | Matikana |
| 12 | Padakapadu (A) |
| 13 | Paliguda |
| 14 | Panasaput |
| 15 | Panasput(B) |
| 16 | Perabadi |
| 17 | Rebatiguda |
| 18 | Sirindabadi |
| 19 | Sirisapadu |
| 20 | Tosakapadu |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Matikona Gram Panchayat
Matikona Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Matikona 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)
Rayagada Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Matikona 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 Matikona Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Matikona Gram Panchayat
Where is Matikona Gram Panchayat located?
Matikona Gram Panchayat is located in the Rayagada district of Odisha. It falls under the Rayagada Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Matikona Gram Panchayat?
20 villages come under Matikona Gram Panchayat: Baharrambu, Bhitar Rambu, Guruti, Jaraka, and Kesingi and 15 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Matikona Gram Panchayat come under?
Matikona Gram Panchayat comes under Rayagada Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Rayagada district.
Which District Panchayat does Matikona Gram Panchayat come under?
Rayagada Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Matikona Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Matikona Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Rayagada Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Rayagada Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Matikona Gram Panchayat?
Matikona Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Matikona Gram Panchayat do?
Matikona Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.