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