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