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