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