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