Kereda Gram Panchayat, Rayagada
Kereda is a Gram Panchayat located in the Rayagada district of Odisha. It falls under the Rayagada Panchayat Samiti and Rayagada Zila Parishad. Kereda Gram Panchayat covers a total of 9 villages, including Anija, Attada, and Bahinipatikerada. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kereda Gram Panchayat
Kereda Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Anija |
| 2 | Attada |
| 3 | Bahinipatikerada |
| 4 | Balinaikaguda |
| 5 | Chinnapedum |
| 6 | Eskapalem |
| 7 | Kerada |
| 8 | Khilimisiguda |
| 9 | Sulobha |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kereda Gram Panchayat
Kereda Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kereda 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)
Rayagada Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kereda Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Rayagada Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kereda Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kereda Gram Panchayat
Where is Kereda Gram Panchayat located?
Kereda Gram Panchayat is located in the Rayagada district of Odisha. It falls under the Rayagada Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kereda Gram Panchayat?
9 villages come under Kereda Gram Panchayat: Anija, Attada, Bahinipatikerada, Balinaikaguda, Chinnapedum, Eskapalem, Kerada, Khilimisiguda, and Sulobha.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kereda Gram Panchayat come under?
Kereda Gram Panchayat comes under Rayagada Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Rayagada district.
Which District Panchayat does Kereda Gram Panchayat come under?
Rayagada Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kereda Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Kereda Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Rayagada Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Rayagada Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kereda Gram Panchayat?
Kereda Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kereda Gram Panchayat do?
Kereda Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.