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