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