Kankadpal Gram Panchayat, Dhenkanal Sadar
Kankadpal is a Gram Panchayat located in the Dhenkanal district of Odisha. It falls under the Dhenkanal Sadar Panchayat Samiti and Dhenkanal Zila Parishad. Kankadpal Gram Panchayat covers a total of 14 villages, including Badapal, Balipada, and Bibhutipada. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kankadpal Gram Panchayat
Kankadpal Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Badapal |
| 2 | Balipada |
| 3 | Bibhutipada |
| 4 | Dhanasendhakateni |
| 5 | Genjapal |
| 6 | Jatan-Nagar |
| 7 | Kankadapal |
| 8 | Kendukhaman |
| 9 | Meghatalabahali |
| 10 | Naranpur |
| 11 | Sarakhia |
| 12 | Sarakhiataila |
| 13 | Sundarikhal |
| 14 | Thoriapada |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kankadpal Gram Panchayat
Kankadpal Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kankadpal 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)
Dhenkanal Sadar Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kankadpal 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 Kankadpal Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kankadpal Gram Panchayat
Where is Kankadpal Gram Panchayat located?
Kankadpal Gram Panchayat is located in the Dhenkanal district of Odisha. It falls under the Dhenkanal Sadar Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kankadpal Gram Panchayat?
14 villages come under Kankadpal Gram Panchayat: Badapal, Balipada, Bibhutipada, Dhanasendhakateni, and Genjapal and 9 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kankadpal Gram Panchayat come under?
Kankadpal Gram Panchayat comes under Dhenkanal Sadar Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Dhenkanal district.
Which District Panchayat does Kankadpal Gram Panchayat come under?
Dhenkanal Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kankadpal Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Kankadpal Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Dhenkanal Sadar Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Dhenkanal Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kankadpal Gram Panchayat?
Kankadpal Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kankadpal Gram Panchayat do?
Kankadpal Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.