Chikenput Gram Panchayat, Lamtaput
Chikenput is a Gram Panchayat located in the Koraput district of Odisha. It falls under the Lamtaput Panchayat Samiti and Koraput Zila Parishad. Chikenput Gram Panchayat covers a total of 10 villages, including Chikeniput, Ganel, and Kharasapada. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Chikenput Gram Panchayat
Chikenput Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Chikeniput |
| 2 | Ganel |
| 3 | Kharasapada |
| 4 | Kunjamba |
| 5 | Machkundjalabhandar |
| 6 | Machkundtown |
| 7 | Mantriput |
| 8 | Mundaput |
| 9 | Sikral |
| 10 | Suramal |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Chikenput Gram Panchayat
Chikenput Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Chikenput 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)
Lamtaput Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Chikenput 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 Chikenput Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Chikenput Gram Panchayat
Where is Chikenput Gram Panchayat located?
Chikenput Gram Panchayat is located in the Koraput district of Odisha. It falls under the Lamtaput Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Chikenput Gram Panchayat?
10 villages come under Chikenput Gram Panchayat: Chikeniput, Ganel, Kharasapada, Kunjamba, Machkundjalabhandar, Machkundtown, Mantriput, Mundaput, Sikral, and Suramal.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Chikenput Gram Panchayat come under?
Chikenput Gram Panchayat comes under Lamtaput Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Koraput district.
Which District Panchayat does Chikenput Gram Panchayat come under?
Koraput Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Chikenput Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Chikenput Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Lamtaput Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Koraput Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Chikenput Gram Panchayat?
Chikenput Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Chikenput Gram Panchayat do?
Chikenput Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.