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