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