Kanti Gram Panchayat, Pipili
Kanti is a Gram Panchayat located in the Puri district of Odisha. It falls under the Pipili Panchayat Samiti and Puri Zila Parishad. Kanti Gram Panchayat covers a total of 11 villages, including Bahelipada, Barimula, and Benabilli. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kanti Gram Panchayat
Kanti Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bahelipada |
| 2 | Barimula |
| 3 | Benabilli |
| 4 | Gonthala |
| 5 | Kakudia |
| 6 | Kantikothabada |
| 7 | Lembaupada |
| 8 | Manitri |
| 9 | Narankheta |
| 10 | Nizigada-Kurukhi |
| 11 | Owaupada |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kanti Gram Panchayat
Kanti Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kanti 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)
Pipili Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kanti 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 Kanti Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kanti Gram Panchayat
Where is Kanti Gram Panchayat located?
Kanti Gram Panchayat is located in the Puri district of Odisha. It falls under the Pipili Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kanti Gram Panchayat?
11 villages come under Kanti Gram Panchayat: Bahelipada, Barimula, Benabilli, Gonthala, and Kakudia and 6 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kanti Gram Panchayat come under?
Kanti Gram Panchayat comes under Pipili Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Puri district.
Which District Panchayat does Kanti Gram Panchayat come under?
Puri Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kanti Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Kanti Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Pipili Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Puri Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kanti Gram Panchayat?
Kanti Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kanti Gram Panchayat do?
Kanti Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.