Kesapur Gram Panchayat, Khallikote
Kesapur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Ganjam district of Odisha. It falls under the Khallikote Panchayat Samiti and Ganjam Zila Parishad. Kesapur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 9 villages, including Chilika, Chilikahrada, and Dalibati. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kesapur Gram Panchayat
Kesapur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Chilika |
| 2 | Chilikahrada |
| 3 | Dalibati |
| 4 | Gada Bedhabana |
| 5 | Gopakuda |
| 6 | Kanakei |
| 7 | Kathagara |
| 8 | Kesapur |
| 9 | Phasidi |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kesapur Gram Panchayat
Kesapur Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kesapur 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 Kesapur 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 Kesapur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kesapur Gram Panchayat
Where is Kesapur Gram Panchayat located?
Kesapur Gram Panchayat is located in the Ganjam district of Odisha. It falls under the Khallikote Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kesapur Gram Panchayat?
9 villages come under Kesapur Gram Panchayat: Chilika, Chilikahrada, Dalibati, Gada Bedhabana, Gopakuda, Kanakei, Kathagara, Kesapur, and Phasidi.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kesapur Gram Panchayat come under?
Kesapur Gram Panchayat comes under Khallikote Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Ganjam district.
Which District Panchayat does Kesapur Gram Panchayat come under?
Ganjam Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kesapur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Kesapur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Khallikote Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Ganjam Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kesapur Gram Panchayat?
Kesapur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kesapur Gram Panchayat do?
Kesapur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.