Merapalli Gram Panchayat, Mohana
Merapalli is a Gram Panchayat located in the Gajapati district of Odisha. It falls under the Mohana Panchayat Samiti and Gajapati Zila Parishad. Merapalli Gram Panchayat covers a total of 10 villages, including Bandhaguda, Bandhapada, and Benipadar. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Merapalli Gram Panchayat
Merapalli Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bandhaguda |
| 2 | Bandhapada |
| 3 | Benipadar |
| 4 | Bhaliasahi |
| 5 | Gochhaguda |
| 6 | Kandhakalameri |
| 7 | Kunkuni |
| 8 | Ludru |
| 9 | Merama |
| 10 | Merapali |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Merapalli Gram Panchayat
Merapalli Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Merapalli 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)
Mohana Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Merapalli 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 Merapalli Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Merapalli Gram Panchayat
Where is Merapalli Gram Panchayat located?
Merapalli Gram Panchayat is located in the Gajapati district of Odisha. It falls under the Mohana Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Merapalli Gram Panchayat?
10 villages come under Merapalli Gram Panchayat: Bandhaguda, Bandhapada, Benipadar, Bhaliasahi, Gochhaguda, Kandhakalameri, Kunkuni, Ludru, Merama, and Merapali.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Merapalli Gram Panchayat come under?
Merapalli Gram Panchayat comes under Mohana Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Gajapati district.
Which District Panchayat does Merapalli Gram Panchayat come under?
Gajapati Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Merapalli Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Merapalli Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Mohana Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Gajapati Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Merapalli Gram Panchayat?
Merapalli Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Merapalli Gram Panchayat do?
Merapalli Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.