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