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