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