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