Kankia Gram Panchayat, Kukudakhandi
Kankia is a Gram Panchayat located in the Ganjam district of Odisha. It falls under the Kukudakhandi Panchayat Samiti and Ganjam Zila Parishad. Kankia Gram Panchayat covers a total of 21 villages, including Badasulia, Badigam, and Baniamari. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kankia Gram Panchayat
Kankia Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Badasulia |
| 2 | Badigam |
| 3 | Baniamari |
| 4 | Baradhangada |
| 5 | Betajhari |
| 6 | Bhaliyaguda |
| 7 | Jamasulia |
| 8 | Kankya |
| 9 | Karanjai |
| 10 | Khandalbandho |
| 11 | Koilikoute |
| 12 | Madhuri |
| 13 | Mahurigada |
| 14 | Nuagaon |
| 15 | Padikua |
| 16 | Puttasulia |
| 17 | Raipada |
| 18 | Ramadiha |
| 19 | Rampalli |
| 20 | Sarakatia |
| 21 | Surabadi |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kankia Gram Panchayat
Kankia Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kankia 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)
Kukudakhandi Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kankia 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 Kankia Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kankia Gram Panchayat
Where is Kankia Gram Panchayat located?
Kankia Gram Panchayat is located in the Ganjam district of Odisha. It falls under the Kukudakhandi Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kankia Gram Panchayat?
21 villages come under Kankia Gram Panchayat: Badasulia, Badigam, Baniamari, Baradhangada, and Betajhari and 16 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kankia Gram Panchayat come under?
Kankia Gram Panchayat comes under Kukudakhandi Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Ganjam district.
Which District Panchayat does Kankia Gram Panchayat come under?
Ganjam Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kankia Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Kankia Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Kukudakhandi Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Ganjam Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kankia Gram Panchayat?
Kankia Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kankia Gram Panchayat do?
Kankia Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.