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