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