Gerda Gram Panchayat, Patnagarh
Gerda is a Gram Panchayat located in the Balangir district of Odisha. It falls under the Patnagarh Panchayat Samiti and Balangir Zila Parishad. Gerda Gram Panchayat covers a total of 6 villages, including Barhamunda, Dabmal, and Gaelpita. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Gerda Gram Panchayat
Gerda Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Barhamunda |
| 2 | Dabmal |
| 3 | Gaelpita |
| 4 | Gerda |
| 5 | Lakshmimunda |
| 6 | Rengali |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Gerda Gram Panchayat
Gerda Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Gerda 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)
Patnagarh Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Gerda Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Balangir Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Gerda Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Gerda Gram Panchayat
Where is Gerda Gram Panchayat located?
Gerda Gram Panchayat is located in the Balangir district of Odisha. It falls under the Patnagarh Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Gerda Gram Panchayat?
6 villages come under Gerda Gram Panchayat: Barhamunda, Dabmal, Gaelpita, Gerda, Lakshmimunda, and Rengali.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Gerda Gram Panchayat come under?
Gerda Gram Panchayat comes under Patnagarh Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Balangir district.
Which District Panchayat does Gerda Gram Panchayat come under?
Balangir Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Gerda Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Gerda Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Patnagarh Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Balangir Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Gerda Gram Panchayat?
Gerda Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Gerda Gram Panchayat do?
Gerda Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.