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