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