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