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