Chhaitana Gram Panchayat, Gop

Chhaitana is a Gram Panchayat located in the Puri district of Odisha. It falls under the Gop Panchayat Samiti and Puri Zila Parishad. Chhaitana Gram Panchayat covers a total of 9 villages, including Batulia Alis Kesharpur, Batulibhuan, and Bhimapur. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.

List of Villages in Chhaitana Gram Panchayat

Chhaitana Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.

Sl. No.Village
1Batulia Alis Kesharpur
2Batulibhuan
3Bhimapur
4Chhaitana
5Gaindol
6Nakhisahi
7Nilakanthpada
8Phanaphana
9Shirihana

Panchayati Raj Structure for Chhaitana Gram Panchayat

Chhaitana Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.

Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)

Chhaitana 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)

Gop Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Chhaitana Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.

Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)

Puri Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Chhaitana Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.

FAQs about Chhaitana Gram Panchayat

Where is Chhaitana Gram Panchayat located?

Chhaitana Gram Panchayat is located in the Puri district of Odisha. It falls under the Gop Panchayat Samiti.

How many villages come under Chhaitana Gram Panchayat?

9 villages come under Chhaitana Gram Panchayat: Batulia Alis Kesharpur, Batulibhuan, Bhimapur, Chhaitana, Gaindol, Nakhisahi, Nilakanthpada, Phanaphana, and Shirihana.

Which Panchayat Samiti does Chhaitana Gram Panchayat come under?

Chhaitana Gram Panchayat comes under Gop Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Puri district.

Which District Panchayat does Chhaitana Gram Panchayat come under?

Puri Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Chhaitana Gram Panchayat.

How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?

Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Chhaitana Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Gop Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Puri Zila Parishad at the district level.

Who heads Chhaitana Gram Panchayat?

Chhaitana Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.

What does Chhaitana Gram Panchayat do?

Chhaitana Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.