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