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