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