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