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