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