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