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