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