Kandapada Gram Panchayat, Ranapur
Kandapada is a Gram Panchayat located in the Nayagarh district of Odisha. It falls under the Ranapur Panchayat Samiti and Nayagarh Zila Parishad. Kandapada Gram Panchayat covers a total of 7 villages, including Dhamada, Gunduribadi, and Kalamatia. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kandapada Gram Panchayat
Kandapada Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Dhamada |
| 2 | Gunduribadi |
| 3 | Kalamatia |
| 4 | Kandapada |
| 5 | Karadapalla |
| 6 | Rajaballabhapur |
| 7 | Sukal |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kandapada Gram Panchayat
Kandapada Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kandapada 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)
Ranapur Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kandapada Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Nayagarh Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kandapada Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kandapada Gram Panchayat
Where is Kandapada Gram Panchayat located?
Kandapada Gram Panchayat is located in the Nayagarh district of Odisha. It falls under the Ranapur Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kandapada Gram Panchayat?
7 villages come under Kandapada Gram Panchayat: Dhamada, Gunduribadi, Kalamatia, Kandapada, Karadapalla, Rajaballabhapur, and Sukal.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kandapada Gram Panchayat come under?
Kandapada Gram Panchayat comes under Ranapur Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Nayagarh district.
Which District Panchayat does Kandapada Gram Panchayat come under?
Nayagarh Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kandapada Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Kandapada Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Ranapur Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Nayagarh Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kandapada Gram Panchayat?
Kandapada Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kandapada Gram Panchayat do?
Kandapada Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.