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