Kasandi Gram Panchayat, Nandapur
Kasandi is a Gram Panchayat located in the Koraput district of Odisha. It falls under the Nandapur Panchayat Samiti and Koraput Zila Parishad. Kasandi Gram Panchayat covers a total of 15 villages, including `Dhorakhandi, Adra, and Baghragura. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kasandi Gram Panchayat
Kasandi Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | `Dhorakhandi |
| 2 | Adra |
| 3 | Baghragura |
| 4 | Bhalugura |
| 5 | Billaput |
| 6 | Dabba |
| 7 | Darangaba |
| 8 | Kalari |
| 9 | Kasandi |
| 10 | Mangrel |
| 11 | Nuaput |
| 12 | Reraput |
| 13 | Rurichuan |
| 14 | Similiput |
| 15 | Solapguda |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kasandi Gram Panchayat
Kasandi Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kasandi 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)
Nandapur Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kasandi Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Koraput Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kasandi Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kasandi Gram Panchayat
Where is Kasandi Gram Panchayat located?
Kasandi Gram Panchayat is located in the Koraput district of Odisha. It falls under the Nandapur Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kasandi Gram Panchayat?
15 villages come under Kasandi Gram Panchayat: `Dhorakhandi, Adra, Baghragura, Bhalugura, and Billaput and 10 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kasandi Gram Panchayat come under?
Kasandi Gram Panchayat comes under Nandapur Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Koraput district.
Which District Panchayat does Kasandi Gram Panchayat come under?
Koraput Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kasandi Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Kasandi Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Nandapur Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Koraput Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kasandi Gram Panchayat?
Kasandi Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kasandi Gram Panchayat do?
Kasandi Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.