Kotakana Gram Panchayat, Kakat Pur
Kotakana is a Gram Panchayat located in the Puri district of Odisha. It falls under the Kakat Pur Panchayat Samiti and Puri Zila Parishad. Kotakana Gram Panchayat covers a total of 8 villages, including Ajamapur, Bibhutipur, and Gokulpur. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kotakana Gram Panchayat
Kotakana Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ajamapur |
| 2 | Bibhutipur |
| 3 | Gokulpur |
| 4 | Kandalpur |
| 5 | Katakana |
| 6 | Kuapada |
| 7 | Sadansha |
| 8 | Samia |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kotakana Gram Panchayat
Kotakana Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kotakana 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)
Kakat Pur Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kotakana Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Puri Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kotakana Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kotakana Gram Panchayat
Where is Kotakana Gram Panchayat located?
Kotakana Gram Panchayat is located in the Puri district of Odisha. It falls under the Kakat Pur Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kotakana Gram Panchayat?
8 villages come under Kotakana Gram Panchayat: Ajamapur, Bibhutipur, Gokulpur, Kandalpur, Katakana, Kuapada, Sadansha, and Samia.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kotakana Gram Panchayat come under?
Kotakana Gram Panchayat comes under Kakat Pur Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Puri district.
Which District Panchayat does Kotakana Gram Panchayat come under?
Puri Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kotakana Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Kotakana Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Kakat Pur Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Puri Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kotakana Gram Panchayat?
Kotakana Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kotakana Gram Panchayat do?
Kotakana Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.