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