Genja Gram Panchayat, Surada

Genja is a Gram Panchayat located in the Ganjam district of Odisha. It falls under the Surada Panchayat Samiti and Ganjam Zila Parishad. Genja Gram Panchayat covers a total of 3 villages: Bandhagochha, Genja, and Peruju. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.

List of Villages in Genja Gram Panchayat

Genja Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.

Sl. No.Village
1Bandhagochha
2Genja
3Peruju

Panchayati Raj Structure for Genja Gram Panchayat

Genja Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.

Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)

Genja 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)

Surada Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Genja 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 Genja Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.

FAQs about Genja Gram Panchayat

Where is Genja Gram Panchayat located?

Genja Gram Panchayat is located in the Ganjam district of Odisha. It falls under the Surada Panchayat Samiti.

How many villages come under Genja Gram Panchayat?

3 villages come under Genja Gram Panchayat: Bandhagochha, Genja, and Peruju.

Which Panchayat Samiti does Genja Gram Panchayat come under?

Genja Gram Panchayat comes under Surada Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Ganjam district.

Which District Panchayat does Genja Gram Panchayat come under?

Ganjam Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Genja Gram Panchayat.

How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?

Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Genja Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Surada Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Ganjam Zila Parishad at the district level.

Who heads Genja Gram Panchayat?

Genja Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.

What does Genja Gram Panchayat do?

Genja Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.