Challanguda Gram Panchayat, Malkangiri
Challanguda is a Gram Panchayat located in the Malkangiri district of Odisha. It falls under the Malkangiri Panchayat Samiti and Malkangiri Zila Parishad. Challanguda Gram Panchayat covers a total of 17 villages, including Alur, Bankiguda, and Chalanguda. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Challanguda Gram Panchayat
Challanguda Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Alur |
| 2 | Bankiguda |
| 3 | Chalanguda |
| 4 | Chalanpoda |
| 5 | Dadaguda |
| 6 | Dadiguda |
| 7 | Dongaskhal |
| 8 | Duruaguda |
| 9 | Gondhipali |
| 10 | Nuaguda |
| 11 | Rejarguda |
| 12 | Rengabandha |
| 13 | Shyamnagar (Mv 4) |
| 14 | Siadimal |
| 15 | Singalguda |
| 16 | Talapadar |
| 17 | Titiberi |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Challanguda Gram Panchayat
Challanguda Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Challanguda 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)
Malkangiri Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Challanguda Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Malkangiri Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Challanguda Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Challanguda Gram Panchayat
Where is Challanguda Gram Panchayat located?
Challanguda Gram Panchayat is located in the Malkangiri district of Odisha. It falls under the Malkangiri Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Challanguda Gram Panchayat?
17 villages come under Challanguda Gram Panchayat: Alur, Bankiguda, Chalanguda, Chalanpoda, and Dadaguda and 12 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Challanguda Gram Panchayat come under?
Challanguda Gram Panchayat comes under Malkangiri Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Malkangiri district.
Which District Panchayat does Challanguda Gram Panchayat come under?
Malkangiri Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Challanguda Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Challanguda Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Malkangiri Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Malkangiri Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Challanguda Gram Panchayat?
Challanguda Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Challanguda Gram Panchayat do?
Challanguda Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.