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