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