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