Kera Gram Panchayat, Chakradharpur
Kera is a Gram Panchayat located in the West Singhbhum district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Chakradharpur Panchayat Samiti and West Singhbhum Zila Parishad. Kera Gram Panchayat covers a total of 9 villages, including Baipir, Chandra Jarki, and Jarki Shimlabad. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kera Gram Panchayat
Kera Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Baipir |
| 2 | Chandra Jarki |
| 3 | Jarki Shimlabad |
| 4 | Jurka |
| 5 | Kashipur |
| 6 | Kerakhas |
| 7 | Kumarlong |
| 8 | Lokasai |
| 9 | Ram Chandrapur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kera Gram Panchayat
Kera Gram Panchayat is part of Jharkhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kera 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)
Chakradharpur Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kera Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
West Singhbhum Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kera Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kera Gram Panchayat
Where is Kera Gram Panchayat located?
Kera Gram Panchayat is located in the West Singhbhum district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Chakradharpur Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kera Gram Panchayat?
9 villages come under Kera Gram Panchayat: Baipir, Chandra Jarki, Jarki Shimlabad, Jurka, Kashipur, Kerakhas, Kumarlong, Lokasai, and Ram Chandrapur.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kera Gram Panchayat come under?
Kera Gram Panchayat comes under Chakradharpur Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in West Singhbhum district.
Which District Panchayat does Kera Gram Panchayat come under?
West Singhbhum Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kera Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Jharkhand have?
Jharkhand follows a three-tier structure. Kera Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Chakradharpur Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and West Singhbhum Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kera Gram Panchayat?
Kera Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kera Gram Panchayat do?
Kera Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.