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