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