Kanut Gram Panchayat, Belpara

Kanut is a Gram Panchayat located in the Balangir district of Odisha. It falls under the Belpara Panchayat Samiti and Balangir Zila Parishad. Kanut Gram Panchayat covers a total of 5 villages, including Bhutungpara, Kanut, and Muribahal. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.

List of Villages in Kanut Gram Panchayat

Kanut Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.

Sl. No.Village
1Bhutungpara
2Kanut
3Muribahal
4Suanbahal
5Tanla

Panchayati Raj Structure for Kanut Gram Panchayat

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

Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)

Kanut 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)

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

Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)

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

FAQs about Kanut Gram Panchayat

Where is Kanut Gram Panchayat located?

Kanut Gram Panchayat is located in the Balangir district of Odisha. It falls under the Belpara Panchayat Samiti.

How many villages come under Kanut Gram Panchayat?

5 villages come under Kanut Gram Panchayat: Bhutungpara, Kanut, Muribahal, Suanbahal, and Tanla.

Which Panchayat Samiti does Kanut Gram Panchayat come under?

Kanut Gram Panchayat comes under Belpara Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Balangir district.

Which District Panchayat does Kanut Gram Panchayat come under?

Balangir Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kanut Gram Panchayat.

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

Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Kanut Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Belpara Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Balangir Zila Parishad at the district level.

Who heads Kanut Gram Panchayat?

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

What does Kanut Gram Panchayat do?

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