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