Chhatamakhna Gram Panchayat, Puintala
Chhatamakhna is a Gram Panchayat located in the Balangir district of Odisha. It falls under the Puintala Panchayat Samiti and Balangir Zila Parishad. Chhatamakhna Gram Panchayat covers a total of 8 villages, including Belbahali, Chhatamakhana, and Jamsara. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Chhatamakhna Gram Panchayat
Chhatamakhna Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Belbahali |
| 2 | Chhatamakhana |
| 3 | Jamsara |
| 4 | Kandhapali |
| 5 | Khamarmunda |
| 6 | Laderbahal |
| 7 | Padiabahal |
| 8 | Sankarbhoji |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Chhatamakhna Gram Panchayat
Chhatamakhna Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Chhatamakhna 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)
Puintala Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Chhatamakhna Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Balangir Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Chhatamakhna Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Chhatamakhna Gram Panchayat
Where is Chhatamakhna Gram Panchayat located?
Chhatamakhna Gram Panchayat is located in the Balangir district of Odisha. It falls under the Puintala Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Chhatamakhna Gram Panchayat?
8 villages come under Chhatamakhna Gram Panchayat: Belbahali, Chhatamakhana, Jamsara, Kandhapali, Khamarmunda, Laderbahal, Padiabahal, and Sankarbhoji.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Chhatamakhna Gram Panchayat come under?
Chhatamakhna Gram Panchayat comes under Puintala Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Balangir district.
Which District Panchayat does Chhatamakhna Gram Panchayat come under?
Balangir Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Chhatamakhna Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Chhatamakhna Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Puintala Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Balangir Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Chhatamakhna Gram Panchayat?
Chhatamakhna Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Chhatamakhna Gram Panchayat do?
Chhatamakhna Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.