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