Kasanda Gram Panchayat, Ranapur
Kasanda is a Gram Panchayat located in the Nayagarh district of Odisha. It falls under the Ranapur Panchayat Samiti and Nayagarh Zila Parishad. Kasanda Gram Panchayat covers a total of 10 villages, including Balabhadrapur, Barapalli, and Damodarpur. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kasanda Gram Panchayat
Kasanda Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Balabhadrapur |
| 2 | Barapalli |
| 3 | Damodarpur |
| 4 | Gambharikhola |
| 5 | Gaudiapada |
| 6 | Jamusahi |
| 7 | Kandaragadia |
| 8 | Kasanda |
| 9 | Katakapada |
| 10 | Kutunisila |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kasanda Gram Panchayat
Kasanda Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kasanda 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 Kasanda 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 Kasanda Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kasanda Gram Panchayat
Where is Kasanda Gram Panchayat located?
Kasanda Gram Panchayat is located in the Nayagarh district of Odisha. It falls under the Ranapur Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kasanda Gram Panchayat?
10 villages come under Kasanda Gram Panchayat: Balabhadrapur, Barapalli, Damodarpur, Gambharikhola, Gaudiapada, Jamusahi, Kandaragadia, Kasanda, Katakapada, and Kutunisila.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kasanda Gram Panchayat come under?
Kasanda Gram Panchayat comes under Ranapur Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Nayagarh district.
Which District Panchayat does Kasanda Gram Panchayat come under?
Nayagarh Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kasanda Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Kasanda Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Ranapur Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Nayagarh Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kasanda Gram Panchayat?
Kasanda Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kasanda Gram Panchayat do?
Kasanda Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.