Tarbha Block, Sonepur (Odisha)
Tarbha is a Community Development Block (CD Block) situated in the Sonepur district of Odisha. It serves as the intermediate-level administrative unit under the 3-tier Panchayati Raj system, responsible for coordinating and implementing rural development programmes across villages in the block.
Tarbha Block consists of 21 Gram Panchayats covering 185 villages. While these Gram Panchayats handle village-level governance, the block administration provides the necessary planning, supervision, and execution support for various development schemes.
List of Gram Panchayats in Tarbha Block
Below is the complete list of Gram Panchayats and the number of villages functioning under the Tarbha Block administration:
| Sl. No. | Gram Panchayat | Number of Villages |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ranisarda | 7 |
| 2 | Menda | 4 |
| 3 | Paikbahal | 6 |
| 4 | Deulpadar | 2 |
| 5 | Charvata | 20 |
| 6 | Tulunda | 6 |
| 7 | Pua | 4 |
| 8 | Jarajaring | 4 |
| 9 | Sibtula | 9 |
| 10 | Jhartarva | 8 |
| 11 | Katapali | 10 |
| 12 | Kumbharmunda | 9 |
| 13 | Badbhainro | 11 |
| 14 | Sargaj | 14 |
| 15 | Maraduguchha | 11 |
| 16 | Brahmani | 10 |
| 17 | Kamsara | 11 |
| 18 | Dubula | 5 |
| 19 | Baghia | 8 |
| 20 | Singhari | 16 |
| 21 | Balikhamar | 10 |