Katimaha Gram Panchayat, Tikabali
Katimaha is a Gram Panchayat located in the Kandhamal district of Odisha. It falls under the Tikabali Panchayat Samiti and Kandhamal Zila Parishad. Katimaha Gram Panchayat covers a total of 11 villages, including Adakhole, Batabhuin, and Baukalaparbat. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Katimaha Gram Panchayat
Katimaha Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Adakhole |
| 2 | Batabhuin |
| 3 | Baukalaparbat |
| 4 | Dasaguda |
| 5 | Dutukagam |
| 6 | Katimaha |
| 7 | Muningia |
| 8 | Padhanpada |
| 9 | Pilinaju |
| 10 | Salapagan |
| 11 | Uparakhole |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Katimaha Gram Panchayat
Katimaha Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Katimaha 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)
Tikabali Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Katimaha 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 Katimaha Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Katimaha Gram Panchayat
Where is Katimaha Gram Panchayat located?
Katimaha Gram Panchayat is located in the Kandhamal district of Odisha. It falls under the Tikabali Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Katimaha Gram Panchayat?
11 villages come under Katimaha Gram Panchayat: Adakhole, Batabhuin, Baukalaparbat, Dasaguda, and Dutukagam and 6 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Katimaha Gram Panchayat come under?
Katimaha Gram Panchayat comes under Tikabali Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Kandhamal district.
Which District Panchayat does Katimaha Gram Panchayat come under?
Kandhamal Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Katimaha Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Katimaha Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Tikabali Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Kandhamal Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Katimaha Gram Panchayat?
Katimaha Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Katimaha Gram Panchayat do?
Katimaha Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.