The elected head of a Gram Panchayat in Odisha is called the:

Sarpanch
Chairperson
Block Development Officer
Panchayat Samiti Member

The correct answer is: a) Sarpanch

A Sarpanch is the elected head of a Gram Panchayat in Odisha. The Gram Panchayat is the lowest level of government in India. It is responsible for providing basic services to the people living in the village, such as water, sanitation, education, and healthcare. The Sarpanch is elected by the people of the village and is responsible for overseeing the work of the Gram Panchayat.

The other options are incorrect.

  • A Chairperson is the head of a Panchayat Samiti, which is the next level of government above the Gram Panchayat.
  • A Block Development Officer is a government official who is responsible for overseeing the development work in a block.
  • A Panchayat Samiti Member is a member of the Panchayat Samiti.