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