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