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