Chicalim Village Panchayat
Chicalim is a Village Panchayat located in the South Goa district of Goa. It falls under the South Goa Zilla Panchayat. Chicalim Village Panchayat covers a total of 4 villages, including Chicalim (Ct), Dabolim, and Sao Jacinto Island. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Chicalim Village Panchayat
Chicalim Village Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Chicalim (Ct) |
| 2 | Dabolim |
| 3 | Sao Jacinto Island |
| 4 | Sao Jorge Island |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Chicalim Village Panchayat
Chicalim Village Panchayat is part of Goa's two-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The two levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Chicalim Village 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: District Panchayat (DP)
South Goa Zilla Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Chicalim Village Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Chicalim Village Panchayat
Where is Chicalim Village Panchayat located?
Chicalim Village Panchayat is located in the South Goa district of Goa.
How many villages come under Chicalim Village Panchayat?
4 villages come under Chicalim Village Panchayat: Chicalim (Ct), Dabolim, Sao Jacinto Island, and Sao Jorge Island.
Does Chicalim Village Panchayat come under a Block Panchayat?
Goa follows a two-tier Panchayati Raj structure, so there is no intermediate panchayat. Chicalim Village Panchayat comes directly under South Goa Zilla Panchayat.
Which District Panchayat does Chicalim Village Panchayat come under?
South Goa Zilla Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Chicalim Village Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Goa have?
Goa follows a two-tier structure. Chicalim Village Panchayat sits at the village level and South Goa Zilla Panchayat at the district level, with no intermediate body in between.
Who heads Chicalim Village Panchayat?
Chicalim Village Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Chicalim Village Panchayat do?
Chicalim Village Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.