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