Chakapad Gram Panchayat, Chakapad
Chakapad is a Gram Panchayat located in the Kandhamal district of Odisha. It falls under the Chakapad Panchayat Samiti and Kandhamal Zila Parishad. Chakapad Gram Panchayat covers a total of 8 villages, including Budukakhol, Chakapad-I, and Gistikhole. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Chakapad Gram Panchayat
Chakapad Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Budukakhol |
| 2 | Chakapad-I |
| 3 | Gistikhole |
| 4 | Jadupur |
| 5 | Jharakeredi |
| 6 | Khairasahi |
| 7 | Pandrisima |
| 8 | Ranagan |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Chakapad Gram Panchayat
Chakapad Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Chakapad 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 Chakapad 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 Chakapad Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Chakapad Gram Panchayat
Where is Chakapad Gram Panchayat located?
Chakapad Gram Panchayat is located in the Kandhamal district of Odisha. It falls under the Chakapad Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Chakapad Gram Panchayat?
8 villages come under Chakapad Gram Panchayat: Budukakhol, Chakapad-I, Gistikhole, Jadupur, Jharakeredi, Khairasahi, Pandrisima, and Ranagan.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Chakapad Gram Panchayat come under?
Chakapad Gram Panchayat comes under Chakapad Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Kandhamal district.
Which District Panchayat does Chakapad Gram Panchayat come under?
Kandhamal Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Chakapad Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Chakapad Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Chakapad Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Kandhamal Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Chakapad Gram Panchayat?
Chakapad Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Chakapad Gram Panchayat do?
Chakapad Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.