Keredi Gram Panchayat, Phulbani

Keredi is a Gram Panchayat located in the Kandhamal district of Odisha. It falls under the Phulbani Panchayat Samiti and Kandhamal Zila Parishad. Keredi Gram Panchayat covers a total of 11 villages, including Adakumpa, Dangulu, and Dediganda. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.

List of Villages in Keredi Gram Panchayat

Keredi Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.

Sl. No.Village
1Adakumpa
2Dangulu
3Dediganda
4Gaelbera
5Kambagura
6Keredi
7Lahabadi
8Panasakhola
9Patharkanali
10Rasimendi
11Sanagaru

Panchayati Raj Structure for Keredi Gram Panchayat

Keredi Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.

Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)

Keredi 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)

Phulbani Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Keredi Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.

Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)

Kandhamal Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Keredi Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.

FAQs about Keredi Gram Panchayat

Where is Keredi Gram Panchayat located?

Keredi Gram Panchayat is located in the Kandhamal district of Odisha. It falls under the Phulbani Panchayat Samiti.

How many villages come under Keredi Gram Panchayat?

11 villages come under Keredi Gram Panchayat: Adakumpa, Dangulu, Dediganda, Gaelbera, and Kambagura and 6 others.

Which Panchayat Samiti does Keredi Gram Panchayat come under?

Keredi Gram Panchayat comes under Phulbani Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Kandhamal district.

Which District Panchayat does Keredi Gram Panchayat come under?

Kandhamal Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Keredi Gram Panchayat.

How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?

Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Keredi Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Phulbani Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Kandhamal Zila Parishad at the district level.

Who heads Keredi Gram Panchayat?

Keredi Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.

What does Keredi Gram Panchayat do?

Keredi Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.