Mererchar Gaon Panchayat, Tapattary
Mererchar is a Gaon Panchayat located in the Bongaigaon district of Assam. It falls under the Tapattary Anchalik Panchayat and Bongaigaon Zila Parishad. Mererchar Gaon Panchayat covers a total of 9 villages, including Balargudam, Dubachuri Pt I, and Dubachuri Pt II. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Mererchar Gaon Panchayat
Mererchar Gaon Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Balargudam |
| 2 | Dubachuri Pt I |
| 3 | Dubachuri Pt II |
| 4 | Kushbari Pt I |
| 5 | Kushbari Pt II |
| 6 | Kushbari Pt III |
| 7 | Mererchar |
| 8 | Sikatari Pt I |
| 9 | Sikatari Pt II |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Mererchar Gaon Panchayat
Mererchar Gaon Panchayat is part of Assam's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Mererchar Gaon 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)
Tapattary Anchalik Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Mererchar Gaon Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Bongaigaon Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Mererchar Gaon Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Mererchar Gaon Panchayat
Where is Mererchar Gaon Panchayat located?
Mererchar Gaon Panchayat is located in the Bongaigaon district of Assam. It falls under the Tapattary Anchalik Panchayat.
How many villages come under Mererchar Gaon Panchayat?
9 villages come under Mererchar Gaon Panchayat: Balargudam, Dubachuri Pt I, Dubachuri Pt II, Kushbari Pt I, Kushbari Pt II, Kushbari Pt III, Mererchar, Sikatari Pt I, and Sikatari Pt II.
Which Anchalik Panchayat does Mererchar Gaon Panchayat come under?
Mererchar Gaon Panchayat comes under Tapattary Anchalik Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Bongaigaon district.
Which District Panchayat does Mererchar Gaon Panchayat come under?
Bongaigaon Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Mererchar Gaon Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Assam have?
Assam follows a three-tier structure. Mererchar Gaon Panchayat sits at the village level, Tapattary Anchalik Panchayat at the intermediate level and Bongaigaon Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Mererchar Gaon Panchayat?
Mererchar Gaon Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Mererchar Gaon Panchayat do?
Mererchar Gaon Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.