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