Kathapada Gram Panchayat, Boipariguda
Kathapada is a Gram Panchayat located in the Koraput district of Odisha. It falls under the Boipariguda Panchayat Samiti and Koraput Zila Parishad. Kathapada Gram Panchayat covers a total of 16 villages, including Badabeta, Bagkadara, and Chikatjodi. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kathapada Gram Panchayat
Kathapada Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Badabeta |
| 2 | Bagkadara |
| 3 | Chikatjodi |
| 4 | Chilimal |
| 5 | Chilipajodi |
| 6 | Dhanibalsa |
| 7 | Goilijodi |
| 8 | Jodiguda |
| 9 | Kattopoda |
| 10 | Kenduput |
| 11 | Mantriamba |
| 12 | Musapadar |
| 13 | Pandiguda |
| 14 | Patiapadar |
| 15 | Phatagadi |
| 16 | Talapadar |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kathapada Gram Panchayat
Kathapada Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kathapada 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)
Boipariguda Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kathapada Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Koraput Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kathapada Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kathapada Gram Panchayat
Where is Kathapada Gram Panchayat located?
Kathapada Gram Panchayat is located in the Koraput district of Odisha. It falls under the Boipariguda Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kathapada Gram Panchayat?
16 villages come under Kathapada Gram Panchayat: Badabeta, Bagkadara, Chikatjodi, Chilimal, and Chilipajodi and 11 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kathapada Gram Panchayat come under?
Kathapada Gram Panchayat comes under Boipariguda Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Koraput district.
Which District Panchayat does Kathapada Gram Panchayat come under?
Koraput Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kathapada Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Kathapada Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Boipariguda Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Koraput Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kathapada Gram Panchayat?
Kathapada Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kathapada Gram Panchayat do?
Kathapada Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.