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