Sarafgarh Gram Panchayat, Lephripara
Sarafgarh is a Gram Panchayat located in the Sundargarh district of Odisha. It falls under the Lephripara Panchayat Samiti and Sundargarh Zila Parishad. Sarafgarh Gram Panchayat covers a total of 14 villages, including Bailama, Bardihi, and Bhedibahal. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Sarafgarh Gram Panchayat
Sarafgarh Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bailama |
| 2 | Bardihi |
| 3 | Bhedibahal |
| 4 | Bichhuabahal |
| 5 | Danardanpur |
| 6 | Deuldihi |
| 7 | Kaniaghati |
| 8 | Kasaijharan |
| 9 | Kunjanala |
| 10 | Litiapani |
| 11 | Mandopani |
| 12 | Manoharpur |
| 13 | Rakaskhol |
| 14 | Saraphgada |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Sarafgarh Gram Panchayat
Sarafgarh Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Sarafgarh 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)
Lephripara Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sarafgarh 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 Sarafgarh Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Sarafgarh Gram Panchayat
Where is Sarafgarh Gram Panchayat located?
Sarafgarh Gram Panchayat is located in the Sundargarh district of Odisha. It falls under the Lephripara Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Sarafgarh Gram Panchayat?
14 villages come under Sarafgarh Gram Panchayat: Bailama, Bardihi, Bhedibahal, Bichhuabahal, and Danardanpur and 9 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Sarafgarh Gram Panchayat come under?
Sarafgarh Gram Panchayat comes under Lephripara Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Sundargarh district.
Which District Panchayat does Sarafgarh Gram Panchayat come under?
Sundargarh Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Sarafgarh Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Sarafgarh Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Lephripara Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Sundargarh Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Sarafgarh Gram Panchayat?
Sarafgarh Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Sarafgarh Gram Panchayat do?
Sarafgarh Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.