Kedarpur Gram Panchayat, Soro
Kedarpur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Balasore district of Odisha. It falls under the Soro Panchayat Samiti and Balasore Zila Parishad. Kedarpur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 11 villages, including Banisiha, Bantada, and Ghasua. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kedarpur Gram Panchayat
Kedarpur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Banisiha |
| 2 | Bantada |
| 3 | Ghasua |
| 4 | Hajipur |
| 5 | Kantabanki |
| 6 | Kedarpur |
| 7 | Kiarpur |
| 8 | Palapur |
| 9 | Santapada |
| 10 | Thaneswar |
| 11 | Uchhabapur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kedarpur Gram Panchayat
Kedarpur Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kedarpur 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)
Soro Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kedarpur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Balasore Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kedarpur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kedarpur Gram Panchayat
Where is Kedarpur Gram Panchayat located?
Kedarpur Gram Panchayat is located in the Balasore district of Odisha. It falls under the Soro Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kedarpur Gram Panchayat?
11 villages come under Kedarpur Gram Panchayat: Banisiha, Bantada, Ghasua, Hajipur, and Kantabanki and 6 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kedarpur Gram Panchayat come under?
Kedarpur Gram Panchayat comes under Soro Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Balasore district.
Which District Panchayat does Kedarpur Gram Panchayat come under?
Balasore Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kedarpur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Kedarpur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Soro Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Balasore Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kedarpur Gram Panchayat?
Kedarpur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kedarpur Gram Panchayat do?
Kedarpur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.