Kiapala Gram Panchayat, Banki

Kiapala is a Gram Panchayat located in the Cuttack district of Odisha. It falls under the Banki Panchayat Samiti and Cuttack Zila Parishad. Kiapala Gram Panchayat covers a total of 5 villages, including Dengamba, Kiapalla, and Kumusara. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.

List of Villages in Kiapala Gram Panchayat

Kiapala Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.

Sl. No.Village
1Dengamba
2Kiapalla
3Kumusara
4Naranpur
5Nuagaon

Panchayati Raj Structure for Kiapala Gram Panchayat

Kiapala Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.

Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)

Kiapala 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 Kiapala 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 Kiapala Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.

FAQs about Kiapala Gram Panchayat

Where is Kiapala Gram Panchayat located?

Kiapala Gram Panchayat is located in the Cuttack district of Odisha. It falls under the Banki Panchayat Samiti.

How many villages come under Kiapala Gram Panchayat?

5 villages come under Kiapala Gram Panchayat: Dengamba, Kiapalla, Kumusara, Naranpur, and Nuagaon.

Which Panchayat Samiti does Kiapala Gram Panchayat come under?

Kiapala Gram Panchayat comes under Banki Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Cuttack district.

Which District Panchayat does Kiapala Gram Panchayat come under?

Cuttack Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kiapala Gram Panchayat.

How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?

Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Kiapala Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Banki Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Cuttack Zila Parishad at the district level.

Who heads Kiapala Gram Panchayat?

Kiapala Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.

What does Kiapala Gram Panchayat do?

Kiapala Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.