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