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