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