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