Kaniha Gram Panchayat, Kaniha
Kaniha is a Gram Panchayat located in the Angul district of Odisha. It falls under the Kaniha Panchayat Samiti and Angul Zila Parishad. Kaniha Gram Panchayat covers a total of 17 villages, including Allori, Balarampur, and Banasinga. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kaniha Gram Panchayat
Kaniha Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Allori |
| 2 | Balarampur |
| 3 | Banasinga |
| 4 | Bhuinpur |
| 5 | Gaurchandrapur |
| 6 | Gualiar(Guariarjungle) |
| 7 | Itamatia |
| 8 | Jaipur |
| 9 | Kaniha |
| 10 | Kansamunda |
| 11 | Kuhnapal |
| 12 | Masunihata |
| 13 | Patakhaman |
| 14 | Patharamunda |
| 15 | Sarathipal |
| 16 | Takua |
| 17 | Tolokabeda |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kaniha Gram Panchayat
Kaniha Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kaniha 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)
Kaniha Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kaniha Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Angul Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kaniha Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kaniha Gram Panchayat
Where is Kaniha Gram Panchayat located?
Kaniha Gram Panchayat is located in the Angul district of Odisha. It falls under the Kaniha Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kaniha Gram Panchayat?
17 villages come under Kaniha Gram Panchayat: Allori, Balarampur, Banasinga, Bhuinpur, and Gaurchandrapur and 12 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kaniha Gram Panchayat come under?
Kaniha Gram Panchayat comes under Kaniha Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Angul district.
Which District Panchayat does Kaniha Gram Panchayat come under?
Angul Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kaniha Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Kaniha Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Kaniha Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Angul Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kaniha Gram Panchayat?
Kaniha Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kaniha Gram Panchayat do?
Kaniha Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.