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