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