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