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