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