Kotiya Gram Panchayat, Pottangi (Koraput)
Kotiya is a Gram Panchayat located in the Pottangi Block of Koraput district in Odisha. It includes 28 villages. The Panchayat works under the Pottangi Block administration and is responsible for local development work and implementation of government schemes at the village level.
List of Villages in Kotiya Gram Panchayat
Kotiya Gram Panchayat serves the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Arjuvalsa |
| 2 | Barnapadu |
| 3 | Borabandha(Barabandha) |
| 4 | Dhulipadar |
| 5 | Doliamba |
| 6 | Ganjaipadar |
| 7 | Gumelpadar |
| 8 | Harmandangi |
| 9 | Katraguda |
| 10 | Konadora |
| 11 | Kotiya |
| 12 | Mahipani |
| 13 | Markar |
| 14 | Mathalambo(Matlamba) |
| 15 | Narlavalasa(Nardavalasa) |
| 16 | Paniki |
| 17 | Phagunsenary |
| 18 | Phattusenary |
| 19 | Ranasingi |
| 20 | Salapguda |
| 21 | Sidivalsa |
| 22 | Simageda |
| 23 | Soliamari |
| 24 | Tadivalsa |
| 25 | Talakanti |
| 26 | Talasembi |
| 27 | Thuria(Turia) |
| 28 | Uppersembi |
About Kotiya Gram Panchayat
Kotiya Gram Panchayat is part of the Panchayati Raj system and works at the grassroots level in Pottangi Block of Koraput district. It looks after local administrative matters, supports village-level planning, and helps coordinate development activities in its villages.
The Panchayat plays a role in implementation of government welfare schemes, maintenance of basic civic infrastructure, and coordination with Block and District authorities for rural development initiatives in the area.