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