Chikatmati Gram Panchayat, Lathikata
Chikatmati is a Gram Panchayat located in the Sundargarh district of Odisha. It falls under the Lathikata Panchayat Samiti and Sundargarh Zila Parishad. Chikatmati Gram Panchayat covers a total of 7 villages, including Bhalupatra, Chikatmati, and Killinga. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Chikatmati Gram Panchayat
Chikatmati Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bhalupatra |
| 2 | Chikatmati |
| 3 | Killinga |
| 4 | Mahaliapalli |
| 5 | Malikpali |
| 6 | Sannuagaon |
| 7 | Sarla |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Chikatmati Gram Panchayat
Chikatmati Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Chikatmati 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)
Lathikata Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Chikatmati 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 Chikatmati Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Chikatmati Gram Panchayat
Where is Chikatmati Gram Panchayat located?
Chikatmati Gram Panchayat is located in the Sundargarh district of Odisha. It falls under the Lathikata Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Chikatmati Gram Panchayat?
7 villages come under Chikatmati Gram Panchayat: Bhalupatra, Chikatmati, Killinga, Mahaliapalli, Malikpali, Sannuagaon, and Sarla.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Chikatmati Gram Panchayat come under?
Chikatmati Gram Panchayat comes under Lathikata Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Sundargarh district.
Which District Panchayat does Chikatmati Gram Panchayat come under?
Sundargarh Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Chikatmati Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Chikatmati Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Lathikata Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Sundargarh Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Chikatmati Gram Panchayat?
Chikatmati Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Chikatmati Gram Panchayat do?
Chikatmati Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.