Kotakosang Gram Panchayat, Nimapada
Kotakosang is a Gram Panchayat located in the Puri district of Odisha. It falls under the Nimapada Panchayat Samiti and Puri Zila Parishad. Kotakosang Gram Panchayat covers a total of 10 villages, including Bakugram, Balipada, and Bandhapadadas Purusottampur. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kotakosang Gram Panchayat
Kotakosang Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bakugram |
| 2 | Balipada |
| 3 | Bandhapadadas Purusottampur |
| 4 | Beruhansasan |
| 5 | Dandipur |
| 6 | Kasiasasan |
| 7 | Kotakosanga |
| 8 | Resinga |
| 9 | Sanasurubila |
| 10 | Taraboisasan |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kotakosang Gram Panchayat
Kotakosang Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kotakosang 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)
Nimapada Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kotakosang 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 Kotakosang Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kotakosang Gram Panchayat
Where is Kotakosang Gram Panchayat located?
Kotakosang Gram Panchayat is located in the Puri district of Odisha. It falls under the Nimapada Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Kotakosang Gram Panchayat?
10 villages come under Kotakosang Gram Panchayat: Bakugram, Balipada, Bandhapadadas Purusottampur, Beruhansasan, Dandipur, Kasiasasan, Kotakosanga, Resinga, Sanasurubila, and Taraboisasan.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Kotakosang Gram Panchayat come under?
Kotakosang Gram Panchayat comes under Nimapada Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Puri district.
Which District Panchayat does Kotakosang Gram Panchayat come under?
Puri Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kotakosang Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Kotakosang Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Nimapada Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Puri Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Kotakosang Gram Panchayat?
Kotakosang Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kotakosang Gram Panchayat do?
Kotakosang Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.