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