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