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