Merda Gram Panchayat, Betnoti
Merda is a Gram Panchayat located in the Mayurbhanj district of Odisha. It falls under the Betnoti Panchayat Samiti and Mayurbhanj Zila Parishad. Merda Gram Panchayat covers a total of 14 villages, including Aldia, Baidpur, and Bartana. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Merda Gram Panchayat
Merda Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Aldia |
| 2 | Baidpur |
| 3 | Bartana |
| 4 | Benapura |
| 5 | Chandanmukha |
| 6 | Durgapur |
| 7 | Kusumpura |
| 8 | Merda |
| 9 | Pinchhabania |
| 10 | Poisila |
| 11 | Saradiha |
| 12 | Satpautia |
| 13 | Singarpura |
| 14 | Unapura |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Merda Gram Panchayat
Merda Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Merda 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)
Betnoti Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Merda Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Mayurbhanj Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Merda Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Merda Gram Panchayat
Where is Merda Gram Panchayat located?
Merda Gram Panchayat is located in the Mayurbhanj district of Odisha. It falls under the Betnoti Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Merda Gram Panchayat?
14 villages come under Merda Gram Panchayat: Aldia, Baidpur, Bartana, Benapura, and Chandanmukha and 9 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Merda Gram Panchayat come under?
Merda Gram Panchayat comes under Betnoti Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Mayurbhanj district.
Which District Panchayat does Merda Gram Panchayat come under?
Mayurbhanj Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Merda Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Merda Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Betnoti Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Mayurbhanj Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Merda Gram Panchayat?
Merda Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Merda Gram Panchayat do?
Merda Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.