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