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