Kanapura Gram Panchayat, Kamakhyanagar
Kanapura is a Gram Panchayat located in the Dhenkanal district of Odisha. It falls under the Kamakhyanagar Panchayat Samiti and Dhenkanal Zila Parishad. Kanapura Gram Panchayat covers a total of 11 villages, including Bhalumunda, Cheliabeda, and Ekatali. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kanapura Gram Panchayat
Kanapura Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bhalumunda |
| 2 | Cheliabeda |
| 3 | Ekatali |
| 4 | Gundichanali |
| 5 | Jantaribola |
| 6 | Jiridamali |
| 7 | Kandhabola |
| 8 | Kanhupura |
| 9 | Rajakulakateni |
| 10 | Santarapur |
| 11 | Saradhapur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kanapura Gram Panchayat
Kanapura Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kanapura 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)
Kamakhyanagar Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kanapura 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 Kanapura Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kanapura Gram Panchayat
Where is Kanapura Gram Panchayat located?
Kanapura Gram Panchayat is located in the Dhenkanal district of Odisha. It falls under the Kamakhyanagar Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kanapura Gram Panchayat?
11 villages come under Kanapura Gram Panchayat: Bhalumunda, Cheliabeda, Ekatali, Gundichanali, and Jantaribola and 6 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kanapura Gram Panchayat come under?
Kanapura Gram Panchayat comes under Kamakhyanagar Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Dhenkanal district.
Which District Panchayat does Kanapura Gram Panchayat come under?
Dhenkanal Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kanapura Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Kanapura Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Kamakhyanagar Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Dhenkanal Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kanapura Gram Panchayat?
Kanapura Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kanapura Gram Panchayat do?
Kanapura Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.