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