Kanchapada Gram Panchayat, Simulia
Kanchapada is a Gram Panchayat located in the Balasore district of Odisha. It falls under the Simulia Panchayat Samiti and Balasore Zila Parishad. Kanchapada Gram Panchayat covers a total of 9 villages, including Amrutapur, Begunia, and Birabrahmapur. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kanchapada Gram Panchayat
Kanchapada Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Amrutapur |
| 2 | Begunia |
| 3 | Birabrahmapur |
| 4 | Dianpurusottampur |
| 5 | Gopibindha |
| 6 | Jaganathapur |
| 7 | Kanchapada |
| 8 | Raghunathpursasan |
| 9 | Talapada |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kanchapada Gram Panchayat
Kanchapada Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kanchapada 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)
Simulia Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kanchapada 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 Kanchapada Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kanchapada Gram Panchayat
Where is Kanchapada Gram Panchayat located?
Kanchapada Gram Panchayat is located in the Balasore district of Odisha. It falls under the Simulia Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kanchapada Gram Panchayat?
9 villages come under Kanchapada Gram Panchayat: Amrutapur, Begunia, Birabrahmapur, Dianpurusottampur, Gopibindha, Jaganathapur, Kanchapada, Raghunathpursasan, and Talapada.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kanchapada Gram Panchayat come under?
Kanchapada Gram Panchayat comes under Simulia Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Balasore district.
Which District Panchayat does Kanchapada Gram Panchayat come under?
Balasore Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kanchapada Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Kanchapada Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Simulia Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Balasore Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kanchapada Gram Panchayat?
Kanchapada Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kanchapada Gram Panchayat do?
Kanchapada Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.