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