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