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