🏛️ Who is the Current Collector?
🏛️ Who is the Current Collector?
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The District Collector & Magistrate of Balrampur–Ramanujganj is Shri Rajendra Kumar Katara, I.A.S.
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He assumed office roughly eight months ago, succeeding the previous administration. He is the 12th Collector of this district since its formation in 2012.
🧑💼 Role & Responsibilities
As District Collector and Magistrate, Katara oversees essential administrative functions including:
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General governance & law & order
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Implementation of development schemes (like rural welfare, agriculture, health)
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Revenue administration, including coordination with SDMs, Tehsildars, and line departments
Other key officials in the Collectorate include:
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Additional Collectors (e.g., R.N. Pandey) and Deputy Collectors engaged in sub-district duties
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ADM (F&R) Mr. Pradeep Kumar
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Tehsildars and SDMs of various subdivisions and revenue divisions
🌄 About Balrampur–Ramanujganj District
| Detail | Description |
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| Established | 17 January 2012, carved from Surguja district |
| Headquarters | Balrampur town (population approx. 7.3 lakh, largely tribal communities) |
| Geography | Hilly and forested, part of Satpuda ranges; borders UP, Jharkhand, MP |
| Economy | Agriculture-driven: paddy, maize, wheat, gram; increasing attention to tourism at local landmarks like Tatapani hot springs, Rakasganda, Dipadih sculpture site |
📝 Why This Blog Matters
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Transparency: Knowing your collector and their team helps the public engage more effectively with administrative processes.
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Accountability: Citizens can track progress on welfare schemes, public services, and changes under current leadership.
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Public Participation: Encourages people to interact with the administration—be it for RTI queries, grievance redressal, or scheme feedback.
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