Chaskhand Gram Panchayat, Remuna
Chaskhand is a Gram Panchayat located in the Balasore district of Odisha. It falls under the Remuna Panchayat Samiti and Balasore Zila Parishad. Chaskhand Gram Panchayat covers a total of 15 villages, including Anantapur, Bahadalpur, and Balisuan. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Chaskhand Gram Panchayat
Chaskhand Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Anantapur |
| 2 | Bahadalpur |
| 3 | Balisuan |
| 4 | Bhandeswar |
| 5 | Chasakhanda |
| 6 | Digapada |
| 7 | Jankharai |
| 8 | Judapada |
| 9 | Kulakunda |
| 10 | Madhupura |
| 11 | Mahespura |
| 12 | Medinpur |
| 13 | Olipura |
| 14 | Padabadgan |
| 15 | Thanagadia |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Chaskhand Gram Panchayat
Chaskhand Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Chaskhand 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)
Remuna Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Chaskhand 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 Chaskhand Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Chaskhand Gram Panchayat
Where is Chaskhand Gram Panchayat located?
Chaskhand Gram Panchayat is located in the Balasore district of Odisha. It falls under the Remuna Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Chaskhand Gram Panchayat?
15 villages come under Chaskhand Gram Panchayat: Anantapur, Bahadalpur, Balisuan, Bhandeswar, and Chasakhanda and 10 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Chaskhand Gram Panchayat come under?
Chaskhand Gram Panchayat comes under Remuna Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Balasore district.
Which District Panchayat does Chaskhand Gram Panchayat come under?
Balasore Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Chaskhand Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Chaskhand Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Remuna Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Balasore Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Chaskhand Gram Panchayat?
Chaskhand Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Chaskhand Gram Panchayat do?
Chaskhand Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.