Mahada Gram Panchayat, Jamankira
Mahada is a Gram Panchayat located in the Sambalpur district of Odisha. It falls under the Jamankira Panchayat Samiti and Sambalpur Zila Parishad. Mahada Gram Panchayat covers a total of 9 villages, including Akhadadanda, Ankadihi, and Bhimkhoj (Dhudipali). It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Mahada Gram Panchayat
Mahada Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Akhadadanda |
| 2 | Ankadihi |
| 3 | Bhimkhoj (Dhudipali) |
| 4 | Binjipali |
| 5 | Dalki |
| 6 | Fatamunda |
| 7 | Gangadihi |
| 8 | Kardakhaman |
| 9 | Mahada |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Mahada Gram Panchayat
Mahada Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Mahada 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)
Jamankira Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Mahada Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Sambalpur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Mahada Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Mahada Gram Panchayat
Where is Mahada Gram Panchayat located?
Mahada Gram Panchayat is located in the Sambalpur district of Odisha. It falls under the Jamankira Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Mahada Gram Panchayat?
9 villages come under Mahada Gram Panchayat: Akhadadanda, Ankadihi, Bhimkhoj (Dhudipali), Binjipali, Dalki, Fatamunda, Gangadihi, Kardakhaman, and Mahada.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Mahada Gram Panchayat come under?
Mahada Gram Panchayat comes under Jamankira Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Sambalpur district.
Which District Panchayat does Mahada Gram Panchayat come under?
Sambalpur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Mahada Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Mahada Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Jamankira Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Sambalpur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Mahada Gram Panchayat?
Mahada Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Mahada Gram Panchayat do?
Mahada Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.