Kankutru Gram Panchayat, Lanjigarh
Kankutru is a Gram Panchayat located in the Kalahandi district of Odisha. It falls under the Lanjigarh Panchayat Samiti and Kalahandi Zila Parishad. Kankutru Gram Panchayat covers a total of 17 villages, including Bachaka, Dhanurabhata, and Dialbahali. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kankutru Gram Panchayat
Kankutru Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bachaka |
| 2 | Dhanurabhata |
| 3 | Dialbahali |
| 4 | Gambhari Guda |
| 5 | Kandha Bori |
| 6 | Kankotara |
| 7 | Kankutru |
| 8 | Kumbharpada |
| 9 | Matakera |
| 10 | Muskuti |
| 11 | Narang Bahali |
| 12 | Paikbori |
| 13 | Pajikhaman |
| 14 | Ranarana |
| 15 | Talkalsur |
| 16 | Talnangalbahali |
| 17 | Tentulipanga |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kankutru Gram Panchayat
Kankutru Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kankutru 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)
Lanjigarh Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kankutru 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 Kankutru Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kankutru Gram Panchayat
Where is Kankutru Gram Panchayat located?
Kankutru Gram Panchayat is located in the Kalahandi district of Odisha. It falls under the Lanjigarh Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kankutru Gram Panchayat?
17 villages come under Kankutru Gram Panchayat: Bachaka, Dhanurabhata, Dialbahali, Gambhari Guda, and Kandha Bori and 12 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kankutru Gram Panchayat come under?
Kankutru Gram Panchayat comes under Lanjigarh Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Kalahandi district.
Which District Panchayat does Kankutru Gram Panchayat come under?
Kalahandi Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kankutru Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Kankutru Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Lanjigarh Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Kalahandi Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kankutru Gram Panchayat?
Kankutru Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kankutru Gram Panchayat do?
Kankutru Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.