Kantigadia Gram Panchayat, Dahrmasala
Kantigadia is a Gram Panchayat located in the Jajpur district of Odisha. It falls under the Dahrmasala Panchayat Samiti and Jajpur Zila Parishad. Kantigadia Gram Panchayat covers a total of 12 villages, including Arjunpur, Baragadia, and Bhabanipur. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kantigadia Gram Panchayat
Kantigadia Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Arjunpur |
| 2 | Baragadia |
| 3 | Bhabanipur |
| 4 | Harichandanpur |
| 5 | Jaganathpur Sasan |
| 6 | Kantigadia |
| 7 | Kulabengipata |
| 8 | Nalubati |
| 9 | Paikarapur |
| 10 | Pipalidiha |
| 11 | Srichandanpur |
| 12 | Tikarpada |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kantigadia Gram Panchayat
Kantigadia Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kantigadia 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)
Dahrmasala Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kantigadia 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 Kantigadia Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kantigadia Gram Panchayat
Where is Kantigadia Gram Panchayat located?
Kantigadia Gram Panchayat is located in the Jajpur district of Odisha. It falls under the Dahrmasala Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kantigadia Gram Panchayat?
12 villages come under Kantigadia Gram Panchayat: Arjunpur, Baragadia, Bhabanipur, Harichandanpur, and Jaganathpur Sasan and 7 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kantigadia Gram Panchayat come under?
Kantigadia Gram Panchayat comes under Dahrmasala Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Jajpur district.
Which District Panchayat does Kantigadia Gram Panchayat come under?
Jajpur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kantigadia Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Kantigadia Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Dahrmasala Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Jajpur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kantigadia Gram Panchayat?
Kantigadia Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kantigadia Gram Panchayat do?
Kantigadia Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.