Merrikota Gram Panchayat, Surada
Merrikota is a Gram Panchayat located in the Ganjam district of Odisha. It falls under the Surada Panchayat Samiti and Ganjam Zila Parishad. Merrikota Gram Panchayat covers a total of 31 villages, including Ambiliamba, Banapur, and Bapujinagar. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Merrikota Gram Panchayat
Merrikota Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ambiliamba |
| 2 | Banapur |
| 3 | Bapujinagar |
| 4 | Barabharania |
| 5 | Burumba |
| 6 | Chotipada |
| 7 | Dakabara |
| 8 | Dalapatinagar |
| 9 | Gopalpur |
| 10 | Gothabania |
| 11 | Gunakhal |
| 12 | Gundurijhola |
| 13 | Jera |
| 14 | Khilabadi |
| 15 | Kumbharajholi |
| 16 | Loharagam |
| 17 | Machhaghara |
| 18 | Mainsikhata |
| 19 | Majhigam |
| 20 | Maniakati |
| 21 | Merikote |
| 22 | Putabali |
| 23 | Ranapalli |
| 24 | Rangagudi |
| 25 | Sagadabatia |
| 26 | Santinagar |
| 27 | Seraka Bandha |
| 28 | Sunakhandi |
| 29 | Talaostapada |
| 30 | Tikanagar |
| 31 | Totakhal |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Merrikota Gram Panchayat
Merrikota Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Merrikota 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 Merrikota 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 Merrikota Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Merrikota Gram Panchayat
Where is Merrikota Gram Panchayat located?
Merrikota Gram Panchayat is located in the Ganjam district of Odisha. It falls under the Surada Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Merrikota Gram Panchayat?
31 villages come under Merrikota Gram Panchayat: Ambiliamba, Banapur, Bapujinagar, Barabharania, and Burumba and 26 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Merrikota Gram Panchayat come under?
Merrikota Gram Panchayat comes under Surada Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Ganjam district.
Which District Panchayat does Merrikota Gram Panchayat come under?
Ganjam Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Merrikota Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Merrikota Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Surada Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Ganjam Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Merrikota Gram Panchayat?
Merrikota Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Merrikota Gram Panchayat do?
Merrikota Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.