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