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