Kattama Gram Panchayat, Mohana
Kattama is a Gram Panchayat located in the Gajapati district of Odisha. It falls under the Mohana Panchayat Samiti and Gajapati Zila Parishad. Kattama Gram Panchayat covers a total of 13 villages, including Baliganda, Bariapada, and Bitikura. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kattama Gram Panchayat
Kattama Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Baliganda |
| 2 | Bariapada |
| 3 | Bitikura |
| 4 | Danigaon |
| 5 | Danjaraba |
| 6 | Gotha |
| 7 | Jadingi |
| 8 | Karadua |
| 9 | Kattama |
| 10 | Khandaba |
| 11 | Pajigidi |
| 12 | Tangili |
| 13 | Tinima |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kattama Gram Panchayat
Kattama Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kattama 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)
Mohana Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kattama Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Gajapati Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kattama Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kattama Gram Panchayat
Where is Kattama Gram Panchayat located?
Kattama Gram Panchayat is located in the Gajapati district of Odisha. It falls under the Mohana Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kattama Gram Panchayat?
13 villages come under Kattama Gram Panchayat: Baliganda, Bariapada, Bitikura, Danigaon, and Danjaraba and 8 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kattama Gram Panchayat come under?
Kattama Gram Panchayat comes under Mohana Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Gajapati district.
Which District Panchayat does Kattama Gram Panchayat come under?
Gajapati Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kattama Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Kattama Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Mohana Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Gajapati Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kattama Gram Panchayat?
Kattama Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kattama Gram Panchayat do?
Kattama Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.