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