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