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