Merces Village Panchayat
Merces is a Village Panchayat located in the North Goa district of Goa. It falls under the North Goa Zilla Panchayat. Merces Village Panchayat covers a total of 4 villages, including Morambi-O-Grande (Merces), Morambi-O-Pequeno (Merces), and Murda (Ct). It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Merces Village Panchayat
Merces Village Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Morambi-O-Grande (Merces) |
| 2 | Morambi-O-Pequeno (Merces) |
| 3 | Murda (Ct) |
| 4 | Renovadi (Og) |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Merces Village Panchayat
Merces Village Panchayat is part of Goa's two-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The two levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Merces Village 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: District Panchayat (DP)
North Goa Zilla Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Merces Village Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Merces Village Panchayat
Where is Merces Village Panchayat located?
Merces Village Panchayat is located in the North Goa district of Goa.
How many villages come under Merces Village Panchayat?
4 villages come under Merces Village Panchayat: Morambi-O-Grande (Merces), Morambi-O-Pequeno (Merces), Murda (Ct), and Renovadi (Og).
Does Merces Village Panchayat come under a Block Panchayat?
Goa follows a two-tier Panchayati Raj structure, so there is no intermediate panchayat. Merces Village Panchayat comes directly under North Goa Zilla Panchayat.
Which District Panchayat does Merces Village Panchayat come under?
North Goa Zilla Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Merces Village Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Goa have?
Goa follows a two-tier structure. Merces Village Panchayat sits at the village level and North Goa Zilla Panchayat at the district level, with no intermediate body in between.
Who heads Merces Village Panchayat?
Merces Village Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Merces Village Panchayat do?
Merces Village Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.