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