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