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