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