Chhanijanga Gram Panchayat, Nimapada
Chhanijanga is a Gram Panchayat located in the Puri district of Odisha. It falls under the Nimapada Panchayat Samiti and Puri Zila Parishad. Chhanijanga Gram Panchayat covers a total of 16 villages, including Ainsamula, Alakunda, and Ampora. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Chhanijanga Gram Panchayat
Chhanijanga Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ainsamula |
| 2 | Alakunda |
| 3 | Ampora |
| 4 | Balunka |
| 5 | Basantapur |
| 6 | Begunia |
| 7 | Chakaroda |
| 8 | Chhanijanga |
| 9 | Janara |
| 10 | Kanapur |
| 11 | Kantia |
| 12 | Keutasalada |
| 13 | Khorada |
| 14 | Lankapada |
| 15 | Lenkabarimula |
| 16 | Panchumaila |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Chhanijanga Gram Panchayat
Chhanijanga Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Chhanijanga 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)
Nimapada Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Chhanijanga 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 Chhanijanga Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Chhanijanga Gram Panchayat
Where is Chhanijanga Gram Panchayat located?
Chhanijanga Gram Panchayat is located in the Puri district of Odisha. It falls under the Nimapada Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Chhanijanga Gram Panchayat?
16 villages come under Chhanijanga Gram Panchayat: Ainsamula, Alakunda, Ampora, Balunka, and Basantapur and 11 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Chhanijanga Gram Panchayat come under?
Chhanijanga Gram Panchayat comes under Nimapada Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Puri district.
Which District Panchayat does Chhanijanga Gram Panchayat come under?
Puri Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Chhanijanga Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Chhanijanga Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Nimapada Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Puri Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Chhanijanga Gram Panchayat?
Chhanijanga Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Chhanijanga Gram Panchayat do?
Chhanijanga Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.