Kotami Village Panchayat, Etapalli
Kotami is a Village Panchayat located in the Gadchiroli district of Maharashtra. It falls under the Etapalli Panchayat Samiti and Gadchiroli Zila Parishad. Kotami Village Panchayat covers a total of 8 villages, including Asawandi, Kondawahi, and Kotmi. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Gram Sevak.
List of Villages in Kotami Village Panchayat
Kotami Village Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Asawandi |
| 2 | Kondawahi |
| 3 | Kotmi |
| 4 | Mandoli Rithi |
| 5 | Nainguda |
| 6 | Nawegaon |
| 7 | Paidi |
| 8 | Yetawahi |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kotami Village Panchayat
Kotami Village Panchayat is part of Maharashtra's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kotami Village 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)
Etapalli Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kotami Village Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Gadchiroli Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kotami Village Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kotami Village Panchayat
Where is Kotami Village Panchayat located?
Kotami Village Panchayat is located in the Gadchiroli district of Maharashtra. It falls under the Etapalli Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kotami Village Panchayat?
8 villages come under Kotami Village Panchayat: Asawandi, Kondawahi, Kotmi, Mandoli Rithi, Nainguda, Nawegaon, Paidi, and Yetawahi.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kotami Village Panchayat come under?
Kotami Village Panchayat comes under Etapalli Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Gadchiroli district.
Which District Panchayat does Kotami Village Panchayat come under?
Gadchiroli Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kotami Village Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Maharashtra have?
Maharashtra follows a three-tier structure. Kotami Village Panchayat sits at the village level, Etapalli Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Gadchiroli Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kotami Village Panchayat?
Kotami Village Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Gram Sevak.
What does Kotami Village Panchayat do?
Kotami Village Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.