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