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