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