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