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