Kanakapur Gram Panchayat, Tirtol
Kanakapur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Jagatsinghapur district of Odisha. It falls under the Tirtol Panchayat Samiti and Jagatsinghapur Zila Parishad. Kanakapur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 8 villages, including Badasarol, Kanakpur Deuli, and Kanakpur Sasan. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kanakapur Gram Panchayat
Kanakapur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Badasarol |
| 2 | Kanakpur Deuli |
| 3 | Kanakpur Sasan |
| 4 | Kantapada |
| 5 | Kutilagram Dayalpur |
| 6 | Mahana Pur |
| 7 | Sardola |
| 8 | Tarapur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kanakapur Gram Panchayat
Kanakapur Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kanakapur 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)
Tirtol Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kanakapur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Jagatsinghapur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kanakapur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kanakapur Gram Panchayat
Where is Kanakapur Gram Panchayat located?
Kanakapur Gram Panchayat is located in the Jagatsinghapur district of Odisha. It falls under the Tirtol Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kanakapur Gram Panchayat?
8 villages come under Kanakapur Gram Panchayat: Badasarol, Kanakpur Deuli, Kanakpur Sasan, Kantapada, Kutilagram Dayalpur, Mahana Pur, Sardola, and Tarapur.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kanakapur Gram Panchayat come under?
Kanakapur Gram Panchayat comes under Tirtol Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Jagatsinghapur district.
Which District Panchayat does Kanakapur Gram Panchayat come under?
Jagatsinghapur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kanakapur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Kanakapur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Tirtol Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Jagatsinghapur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kanakapur Gram Panchayat?
Kanakapur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kanakapur Gram Panchayat do?
Kanakapur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.