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