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