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