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