Chikamba Gram Panchayat, Dasamantapur
Chikamba is a Gram Panchayat located in the Koraput district of Odisha. It falls under the Dasamantapur Panchayat Samiti and Koraput Zila Parishad. Chikamba Gram Panchayat covers a total of 9 villages, including Banasil, Chikamba, and Dokamara. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Chikamba Gram Panchayat
Chikamba Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Banasil |
| 2 | Chikamba |
| 3 | Dokamara |
| 4 | Gunur |
| 5 | Phatkijam |
| 6 | Pirimachhi |
| 7 | Talagadala |
| 8 | Tunkhal |
| 9 | Upargadala |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Chikamba Gram Panchayat
Chikamba Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Chikamba 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)
Dasamantapur Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Chikamba Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Koraput Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Chikamba Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Chikamba Gram Panchayat
Where is Chikamba Gram Panchayat located?
Chikamba Gram Panchayat is located in the Koraput district of Odisha. It falls under the Dasamantapur Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Chikamba Gram Panchayat?
9 villages come under Chikamba Gram Panchayat: Banasil, Chikamba, Dokamara, Gunur, Phatkijam, Pirimachhi, Talagadala, Tunkhal, and Upargadala.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Chikamba Gram Panchayat come under?
Chikamba Gram Panchayat comes under Dasamantapur Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Koraput district.
Which District Panchayat does Chikamba Gram Panchayat come under?
Koraput Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Chikamba Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Chikamba Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Dasamantapur Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Koraput Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Chikamba Gram Panchayat?
Chikamba Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Chikamba Gram Panchayat do?
Chikamba Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.