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