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