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