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