Chhatrapur Gram Panchayat, Lanjigarh
Chhatrapur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Kalahandi district of Odisha. It falls under the Lanjigarh Panchayat Samiti and Kalahandi Zila Parishad. Chhatrapur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 15 villages, including Bairikupuli, Barabali, and Bhataguda. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Chhatrapur Gram Panchayat
Chhatrapur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bairikupuli |
| 2 | Barabali |
| 3 | Bhataguda |
| 4 | Chhatrapur |
| 5 | Gunjarbahal |
| 6 | Harekrusnapur |
| 7 | Kandhanangalbeda |
| 8 | Kutingpadar |
| 9 | Leptaguda |
| 10 | Malikukudaghara |
| 11 | Maskapadar |
| 12 | Mohanguda |
| 13 | Raelaguda |
| 14 | Raghunathapur |
| 15 | Tangankana |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Chhatrapur Gram Panchayat
Chhatrapur Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Chhatrapur 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)
Lanjigarh Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Chhatrapur 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 Chhatrapur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Chhatrapur Gram Panchayat
Where is Chhatrapur Gram Panchayat located?
Chhatrapur Gram Panchayat is located in the Kalahandi district of Odisha. It falls under the Lanjigarh Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Chhatrapur Gram Panchayat?
15 villages come under Chhatrapur Gram Panchayat: Bairikupuli, Barabali, Bhataguda, Chhatrapur, and Gunjarbahal and 10 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Chhatrapur Gram Panchayat come under?
Chhatrapur Gram Panchayat comes under Lanjigarh Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Kalahandi district.
Which District Panchayat does Chhatrapur Gram Panchayat come under?
Kalahandi Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Chhatrapur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Chhatrapur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Lanjigarh Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Kalahandi Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Chhatrapur Gram Panchayat?
Chhatrapur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Chhatrapur Gram Panchayat do?
Chhatrapur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.