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