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