Katikana Gram Panchayat, Kolnara
Katikana is a Gram Panchayat located in the Rayagada district of Odisha. It falls under the Kolnara Panchayat Samiti and Rayagada Zila Parishad. Katikana Gram Panchayat covers a total of 9 villages, including Katikana, Lenda, and Lepana. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Katikana Gram Panchayat
Katikana Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Katikana |
| 2 | Lenda |
| 3 | Lepana |
| 4 | Marichakona |
| 5 | Panichatra (Pangachatra) |
| 6 | Patrikupa |
| 7 | Pehela |
| 8 | Rupuni |
| 9 | Tingarjhola |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Katikana Gram Panchayat
Katikana Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Katikana 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)
Kolnara Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Katikana Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Rayagada Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Katikana Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Katikana Gram Panchayat
Where is Katikana Gram Panchayat located?
Katikana Gram Panchayat is located in the Rayagada district of Odisha. It falls under the Kolnara Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Katikana Gram Panchayat?
9 villages come under Katikana Gram Panchayat: Katikana, Lenda, Lepana, Marichakona, Panichatra (Pangachatra), Patrikupa, Pehela, Rupuni, and Tingarjhola.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Katikana Gram Panchayat come under?
Katikana Gram Panchayat comes under Kolnara Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Rayagada district.
Which District Panchayat does Katikana Gram Panchayat come under?
Rayagada Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Katikana Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Katikana Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Kolnara Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Rayagada Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Katikana Gram Panchayat?
Katikana Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Katikana Gram Panchayat do?
Katikana Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.