Kanaka Gram Panchayat, Khallikote
Kanaka is a Gram Panchayat located in the Ganjam district of Odisha. It falls under the Khallikote Panchayat Samiti and Ganjam Zila Parishad. Kanaka Gram Panchayat covers a total of 13 villages, including Ambathapalli, Bahadapalli, and Barakuda. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kanaka Gram Panchayat
Kanaka Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ambathapalli |
| 2 | Bahadapalli |
| 3 | Barakuda |
| 4 | Chelikuda |
| 5 | Dhakabali |
| 6 | Jagannathapatna |
| 7 | Jatiajani |
| 8 | Kanaka |
| 9 | Kankadakuda |
| 10 | Kumbhidhepa |
| 11 | Nikarada |
| 12 | Pitagadia |
| 13 | Samalnasi |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kanaka Gram Panchayat
Kanaka Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kanaka 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)
Khallikote Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kanaka Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Ganjam Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kanaka Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kanaka Gram Panchayat
Where is Kanaka Gram Panchayat located?
Kanaka Gram Panchayat is located in the Ganjam district of Odisha. It falls under the Khallikote Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kanaka Gram Panchayat?
13 villages come under Kanaka Gram Panchayat: Ambathapalli, Bahadapalli, Barakuda, Chelikuda, and Dhakabali and 8 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kanaka Gram Panchayat come under?
Kanaka Gram Panchayat comes under Khallikote Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Ganjam district.
Which District Panchayat does Kanaka Gram Panchayat come under?
Ganjam Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kanaka Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Kanaka Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Khallikote Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Ganjam Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kanaka Gram Panchayat?
Kanaka Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kanaka Gram Panchayat do?
Kanaka Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.