Chancher Gram Panchayat, Bhawanipatna
Chancher is a Gram Panchayat located in the Kalahandi district of Odisha. It falls under the Bhawanipatna Panchayat Samiti and Kalahandi Zila Parishad. Chancher Gram Panchayat covers a total of 13 villages, including Bengaon, Bhalia, and Dhanrabhata. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Chancher Gram Panchayat
Chancher Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bengaon |
| 2 | Bhalia |
| 3 | Dhanrabhata |
| 4 | Latakabhata |
| 5 | Marana Bahali |
| 6 | Paradangaguda |
| 7 | Pirunga Guda |
| 8 | Pirunguda |
| 9 | Pokharighat |
| 10 | Sikerguda |
| 11 | Tala Pipili |
| 12 | Tanganabahali |
| 13 | Upar Pipili |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Chancher Gram Panchayat
Chancher Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Chancher 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 Chancher 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 Chancher Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Chancher Gram Panchayat
Where is Chancher Gram Panchayat located?
Chancher Gram Panchayat is located in the Kalahandi district of Odisha. It falls under the Bhawanipatna Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Chancher Gram Panchayat?
13 villages come under Chancher Gram Panchayat: Bengaon, Bhalia, Dhanrabhata, Latakabhata, and Marana Bahali and 8 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Chancher Gram Panchayat come under?
Chancher Gram Panchayat comes under Bhawanipatna Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Kalahandi district.
Which District Panchayat does Chancher Gram Panchayat come under?
Kalahandi Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Chancher Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Chancher Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Bhawanipatna Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Kalahandi Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Chancher Gram Panchayat?
Chancher Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Chancher Gram Panchayat do?
Chancher Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.