Kotha Gram Panchayat, Kauri Ram
Kotha is a Gram Panchayat located in the Gorakhpur district of Uttar Pradesh. It falls under the Kauri Ram Kshettra Panchayat and Gorakhpur Zila Panchayat. Kotha Gram Panchayat covers a total of 12 villages, including Ahirauli Buzurg, Ahirauli Khurd, and Bankati Tappa Gagaha. It is headed by an elected Gram Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Gram Panchayat Adhikari.
List of Villages in Kotha Gram Panchayat
Kotha Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ahirauli Buzurg |
| 2 | Ahirauli Khurd |
| 3 | Bankati Tappa Gagaha |
| 4 | Belwa Sahay |
| 5 | Jhauhari |
| 6 | Kotha Ah. |
| 7 | Kotha Mu. |
| 8 | Naunia |
| 9 | Pakari |
| 10 | Piparpati |
| 11 | Tikuli Banaras |
| 12 | Udaypur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kotha Gram Panchayat
Kotha Gram Panchayat is part of Uttar Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kotha 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)
Kauri Ram Kshettra Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kotha Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Gorakhpur Zila Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kotha Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kotha Gram Panchayat
Where is Kotha Gram Panchayat located?
Kotha Gram Panchayat is located in the Gorakhpur district of Uttar Pradesh. It falls under the Kauri Ram Kshettra Panchayat.
How many villages come under Kotha Gram Panchayat?
12 villages come under Kotha Gram Panchayat: Ahirauli Buzurg, Ahirauli Khurd, Bankati Tappa Gagaha, Belwa Sahay, and Jhauhari and 7 others.
Which Kshettra Panchayat does Kotha Gram Panchayat come under?
Kotha Gram Panchayat comes under Kauri Ram Kshettra Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Gorakhpur district.
Which District Panchayat does Kotha Gram Panchayat come under?
Gorakhpur Zila Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kotha Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Uttar Pradesh have?
Uttar Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Kotha Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Kauri Ram Kshettra Panchayat at the intermediate level and Gorakhpur Zila Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Kotha Gram Panchayat?
Kotha Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Gram Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Gram Panchayat Adhikari.
What does Kotha Gram Panchayat do?
Kotha Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.