Otta Gram Panchayat, Songadh
Otta is a Gram Panchayat located in the Tapi district of Gujarat. It falls under the Songadh Taluka Panchayat and Tapi District Panchayat. Otta Gram Panchayat covers a total of 8 villages, including Bhorthava, Ghusargam, and Langad. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Talati-cum-Mantri.
List of Villages in Otta Gram Panchayat
Otta Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bhorthava |
| 2 | Ghusargam |
| 3 | Langad |
| 4 | Mal |
| 5 | Otta |
| 6 | Pahadada |
| 7 | Rasmati |
| 8 | Sinand |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Otta Gram Panchayat
Otta Gram Panchayat is part of Gujarat's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Otta 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)
Songadh Taluka Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Otta Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Tapi District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Otta Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Otta Gram Panchayat
Where is Otta Gram Panchayat located?
Otta Gram Panchayat is located in the Tapi district of Gujarat. It falls under the Songadh Taluka Panchayat.
How many villages come under Otta Gram Panchayat?
8 villages come under Otta Gram Panchayat: Bhorthava, Ghusargam, Langad, Mal, Otta, Pahadada, Rasmati, and Sinand.
Which Taluka Panchayat does Otta Gram Panchayat come under?
Otta Gram Panchayat comes under Songadh Taluka Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Tapi district.
Which District Panchayat does Otta Gram Panchayat come under?
Tapi District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Otta Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Gujarat have?
Gujarat follows a three-tier structure. Otta Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Songadh Taluka Panchayat at the intermediate level and Tapi District Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Otta Gram Panchayat?
Otta Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Talati-cum-Mantri.
What does Otta Gram Panchayat do?
Otta Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.