Kermeli Gram Panchayat, Saintala
Kermeli is a Gram Panchayat located in the Balangir district of Odisha. It falls under the Saintala Panchayat Samiti and Balangir Zila Parishad. Kermeli Gram Panchayat covers a total of 10 villages, including Bagjor, Banaras, and Dangarpara. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kermeli Gram Panchayat
Kermeli Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bagjor |
| 2 | Banaras |
| 3 | Dangarpara |
| 4 | Junanimal |
| 5 | Karlidhua |
| 6 | Kermeli |
| 7 | Kharlikani |
| 8 | Lachut |
| 9 | Samara |
| 10 | Sandasmundi |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kermeli Gram Panchayat
Kermeli Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kermeli 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)
Saintala Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kermeli Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Balangir Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kermeli Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kermeli Gram Panchayat
Where is Kermeli Gram Panchayat located?
Kermeli Gram Panchayat is located in the Balangir district of Odisha. It falls under the Saintala Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kermeli Gram Panchayat?
10 villages come under Kermeli Gram Panchayat: Bagjor, Banaras, Dangarpara, Junanimal, Karlidhua, Kermeli, Kharlikani, Lachut, Samara, and Sandasmundi.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kermeli Gram Panchayat come under?
Kermeli Gram Panchayat comes under Saintala Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Balangir district.
Which District Panchayat does Kermeli Gram Panchayat come under?
Balangir Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kermeli Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Kermeli Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Saintala Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Balangir Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kermeli Gram Panchayat?
Kermeli Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kermeli Gram Panchayat do?
Kermeli Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.