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