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