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