Katoni Gaon Panchayat, Jorhat East
Katoni is a Gaon Panchayat located in the Jorhat district of Assam. It falls under the Jorhat East Anchalik Panchayat and Jorhat Zila Parishad. Katoni Gaon Panchayat covers a total of 5 villages, including Bosabihar (Bachabehari Gaon), Garmoria, and Jangle Block. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Katoni Gaon Panchayat
Katoni Gaon Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bosabihar (Bachabehari Gaon) |
| 2 | Garmoria |
| 3 | Jangle Block |
| 4 | Nagajanka Grant |
| 5 | No.38 Grant |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Katoni Gaon Panchayat
Katoni Gaon Panchayat is part of Assam's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Katoni Gaon 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)
Jorhat East Anchalik Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Katoni Gaon Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Jorhat Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Katoni Gaon Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Katoni Gaon Panchayat
Where is Katoni Gaon Panchayat located?
Katoni Gaon Panchayat is located in the Jorhat district of Assam. It falls under the Jorhat East Anchalik Panchayat.
How many villages come under Katoni Gaon Panchayat?
5 villages come under Katoni Gaon Panchayat: Bosabihar (Bachabehari Gaon), Garmoria, Jangle Block, Nagajanka Grant, and No.38 Grant.
Which Anchalik Panchayat does Katoni Gaon Panchayat come under?
Katoni Gaon Panchayat comes under Jorhat East Anchalik Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Jorhat district.
Which District Panchayat does Katoni Gaon Panchayat come under?
Jorhat Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Katoni Gaon Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Assam have?
Assam follows a three-tier structure. Katoni Gaon Panchayat sits at the village level, Jorhat East Anchalik Panchayat at the intermediate level and Jorhat Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Katoni Gaon Panchayat?
Katoni Gaon Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Katoni Gaon Panchayat do?
Katoni Gaon Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.