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