Kotva Gram Panchayat, Uruwa
Kotva is a Gram Panchayat located in the Gorakhpur district of Uttar Pradesh. It falls under the Uruwa Kshettra Panchayat and Gorakhpur Zila Panchayat. Kotva Gram Panchayat covers a total of 8 villages, including Bhitaha, Bithalpur, and Chakinayat. It is headed by an elected Gram Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Gram Panchayat Adhikari.
List of Villages in Kotva Gram Panchayat
Kotva Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bhitaha |
| 2 | Bithalpur |
| 3 | Chakinayat |
| 4 | Chakkhan Jaheer |
| 5 | Kharsardeur |
| 6 | Kotva |
| 7 | Pachaha |
| 8 | Sugiyapar |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kotva Gram Panchayat
Kotva Gram Panchayat is part of Uttar Pradesh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kotva 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)
Uruwa Kshettra Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kotva 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 Kotva Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kotva Gram Panchayat
Where is Kotva Gram Panchayat located?
Kotva Gram Panchayat is located in the Gorakhpur district of Uttar Pradesh. It falls under the Uruwa Kshettra Panchayat.
How many villages come under Kotva Gram Panchayat?
8 villages come under Kotva Gram Panchayat: Bhitaha, Bithalpur, Chakinayat, Chakkhan Jaheer, Kharsardeur, Kotva, Pachaha, and Sugiyapar.
Which Kshettra Panchayat does Kotva Gram Panchayat come under?
Kotva Gram Panchayat comes under Uruwa Kshettra Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Gorakhpur district.
Which District Panchayat does Kotva Gram Panchayat come under?
Gorakhpur Zila Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kotva Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Uttar Pradesh have?
Uttar Pradesh follows a three-tier structure. Kotva Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Uruwa Kshettra Panchayat at the intermediate level and Gorakhpur Zila Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Kotva Gram Panchayat?
Kotva Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Gram Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Gram Panchayat Adhikari.
What does Kotva Gram Panchayat do?
Kotva Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.