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