Murkar Gram Panchayat, Dasamantapur
Murkar is a Gram Panchayat located in the Koraput district of Odisha. It falls under the Dasamantapur Panchayat Samiti and Koraput Zila Parishad. Murkar Gram Panchayat covers a total of 11 villages, including Autdora, Biriguda, and Gadikhal. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Murkar Gram Panchayat
Murkar Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Autdora |
| 2 | Biriguda |
| 3 | Gadikhal |
| 4 | Goudachema |
| 5 | Kuntes |
| 6 | Kusumput |
| 7 | Mundajholla |
| 8 | Murkar |
| 9 | Naranguda-Ii |
| 10 | Pojhar |
| 11 | Tamkiaguda |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Murkar Gram Panchayat
Murkar Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Murkar 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)
Dasamantapur Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Murkar Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Koraput Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Murkar Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Murkar Gram Panchayat
Where is Murkar Gram Panchayat located?
Murkar Gram Panchayat is located in the Koraput district of Odisha. It falls under the Dasamantapur Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Murkar Gram Panchayat?
11 villages come under Murkar Gram Panchayat: Autdora, Biriguda, Gadikhal, Goudachema, and Kuntes and 6 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Murkar Gram Panchayat come under?
Murkar Gram Panchayat comes under Dasamantapur Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Koraput district.
Which District Panchayat does Murkar Gram Panchayat come under?
Koraput Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Murkar Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Murkar Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Dasamantapur Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Koraput Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Murkar Gram Panchayat?
Murkar Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Murkar Gram Panchayat do?
Murkar Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.