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