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