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