Katara Gram Panchayat, Tirtol
Katara is a Gram Panchayat located in the Jagatsinghapur district of Odisha. It falls under the Tirtol Panchayat Samiti and Jagatsinghapur Zila Parishad. Katara Gram Panchayat covers a total of 18 villages, including Arijanga, Autikiri, and Banbarada. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Katara Gram Panchayat
Katara Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Arijanga |
| 2 | Autikiri |
| 3 | Banbarada |
| 4 | Bandalo |
| 5 | Begunia |
| 6 | Dhusala |
| 7 | Durda |
| 8 | Gopalpur |
| 9 | Itanga |
| 10 | Jagannathapur |
| 11 | Jajanga |
| 12 | Kadhanga |
| 13 | Katara |
| 14 | Korakora |
| 15 | Mardol |
| 16 | Nahanga |
| 17 | Najimpur |
| 18 | Susanga |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Katara Gram Panchayat
Katara Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Katara 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)
Tirtol Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Katara Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Jagatsinghapur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Katara Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Katara Gram Panchayat
Where is Katara Gram Panchayat located?
Katara Gram Panchayat is located in the Jagatsinghapur district of Odisha. It falls under the Tirtol Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Katara Gram Panchayat?
18 villages come under Katara Gram Panchayat: Arijanga, Autikiri, Banbarada, Bandalo, and Begunia and 13 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Katara Gram Panchayat come under?
Katara Gram Panchayat comes under Tirtol Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Jagatsinghapur district.
Which District Panchayat does Katara Gram Panchayat come under?
Jagatsinghapur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Katara Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Katara Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Tirtol Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Jagatsinghapur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Katara Gram Panchayat?
Katara Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Katara Gram Panchayat do?
Katara Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.