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