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