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