Chulifunka Gram Panchayat, Bangomunda

Chulifunka is a Gram Panchayat located in the Balangir district of Odisha. It falls under the Bangomunda Panchayat Samiti and Balangir Zila Parishad. Chulifunka Gram Panchayat covers a total of 8 villages, including Barkani, Bhirkapara, and Chauliphunka. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.

List of Villages in Chulifunka Gram Panchayat

Chulifunka Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.

Sl. No.Village
1Barkani
2Bhirkapara
3Chauliphunka
4Kanabira
5Manigan
6Nanajhar
7Patalpara
8Sahajot

Panchayati Raj Structure for Chulifunka Gram Panchayat

Chulifunka Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.

Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)

Chulifunka 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)

Bangomunda Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Chulifunka 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 Chulifunka Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.

FAQs about Chulifunka Gram Panchayat

Where is Chulifunka Gram Panchayat located?

Chulifunka Gram Panchayat is located in the Balangir district of Odisha. It falls under the Bangomunda Panchayat Samiti.

How many villages come under Chulifunka Gram Panchayat?

8 villages come under Chulifunka Gram Panchayat: Barkani, Bhirkapara, Chauliphunka, Kanabira, Manigan, Nanajhar, Patalpara, and Sahajot.

Which Panchayat Samiti does Chulifunka Gram Panchayat come under?

Chulifunka Gram Panchayat comes under Bangomunda Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Balangir district.

Which District Panchayat does Chulifunka Gram Panchayat come under?

Balangir Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Chulifunka Gram Panchayat.

How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?

Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Chulifunka Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Bangomunda Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Balangir Zila Parishad at the district level.

Who heads Chulifunka Gram Panchayat?

Chulifunka Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.

What does Chulifunka Gram Panchayat do?

Chulifunka Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.