Kalkasa Gram Panchayat, Dongarghar
Kalkasa is a Gram Panchayat located in the Rajnandgaon district of Chhattisgarh. It falls under the Dongarghar Janpad Panchayat and Rajnandgaon Zila Panchayat. Kalkasa Gram Panchayat covers a total of 4 villages, including Kalkasa, Latmarra, and Lohjhari. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Kalkasa Gram Panchayat
Kalkasa Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Kalkasa |
| 2 | Latmarra |
| 3 | Lohjhari |
| 4 | Sandidih |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Kalkasa Gram Panchayat
Kalkasa Gram Panchayat is part of Chhattisgarh's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Kalkasa 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)
Dongarghar Janpad Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kalkasa Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Rajnandgaon Zila Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kalkasa Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Kalkasa Gram Panchayat
Where is Kalkasa Gram Panchayat located?
Kalkasa Gram Panchayat is located in the Rajnandgaon district of Chhattisgarh. It falls under the Dongarghar Janpad Panchayat.
How many villages come under Kalkasa Gram Panchayat?
4 villages come under Kalkasa Gram Panchayat: Kalkasa, Latmarra, Lohjhari, and Sandidih.
Which Janpad Panchayat does Kalkasa Gram Panchayat come under?
Kalkasa Gram Panchayat comes under Dongarghar Janpad Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Rajnandgaon district.
Which District Panchayat does Kalkasa Gram Panchayat come under?
Rajnandgaon Zila Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Kalkasa Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Chhattisgarh have?
Chhattisgarh follows a three-tier structure. Kalkasa Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Dongarghar Janpad Panchayat at the intermediate level and Rajnandgaon Zila Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Kalkasa Gram Panchayat?
Kalkasa Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Kalkasa Gram Panchayat do?
Kalkasa Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.