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