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