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