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