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