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