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