Kottapur Gram Panchayat, Dahrmasala
Kottapur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Jajpur district of Odisha. It falls under the Dahrmasala Panchayat Samiti and Jajpur Zila Parishad. Kottapur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 8 villages, including Alarpur, Bhagabanpur, and Gehlei. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kottapur Gram Panchayat
Kottapur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Alarpur |
| 2 | Bhagabanpur |
| 3 | Gehlei |
| 4 | Kotapur |
| 5 | Muratpur |
| 6 | Sanachanda Pur |
| 7 | Sananahangara |
| 8 | Sanaraipada |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kottapur Gram Panchayat
Kottapur Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kottapur 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)
Dahrmasala Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kottapur 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 Kottapur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kottapur Gram Panchayat
Where is Kottapur Gram Panchayat located?
Kottapur Gram Panchayat is located in the Jajpur district of Odisha. It falls under the Dahrmasala Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kottapur Gram Panchayat?
8 villages come under Kottapur Gram Panchayat: Alarpur, Bhagabanpur, Gehlei, Kotapur, Muratpur, Sanachanda Pur, Sananahangara, and Sanaraipada.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kottapur Gram Panchayat come under?
Kottapur Gram Panchayat comes under Dahrmasala Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Jajpur district.
Which District Panchayat does Kottapur Gram Panchayat come under?
Jajpur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kottapur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Kottapur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Dahrmasala Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Jajpur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kottapur Gram Panchayat?
Kottapur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kottapur Gram Panchayat do?
Kottapur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.