Lekhapani Gaon Panchayat, Margherita
Lekhapani is a Gaon Panchayat located in the Tinsukia district of Assam. It falls under the Margherita Anchalik Panchayat and Tinsukia Zila Parishad. Lekhapani Gaon Panchayat covers a total of 16 villages, including Balijan N.C., Famang Nc.No.1, and Kengia N.C.No.1. It is headed by an elected President, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Lekhapani Gaon Panchayat
Lekhapani Gaon Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Balijan N.C. |
| 2 | Famang Nc.No.1 |
| 3 | Kengia N.C.No.1 |
| 4 | Kengia N.C.No.2 |
| 5 | Lalpathar Gaon |
| 6 | Mancha Pathar |
| 7 | Paharpur N.C. |
| 8 | Rampur No.1 |
| 9 | Rampur No.2 |
| 10 | Rampur No.3 |
| 11 | Tirap Gaon No.1 |
| 12 | Tirap Gaon No.2 |
| 13 | Tirap Grant No.2 |
| 14 | Udoipur No.1 |
| 15 | Udoipur No.2 |
| 16 | Udoipur No.3 |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Lekhapani Gaon Panchayat
Lekhapani Gaon Panchayat is part of Assam's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Lekhapani Gaon 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)
Margherita Anchalik Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Lekhapani Gaon Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Tinsukia Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Lekhapani Gaon Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Lekhapani Gaon Panchayat
Where is Lekhapani Gaon Panchayat located?
Lekhapani Gaon Panchayat is located in the Tinsukia district of Assam. It falls under the Margherita Anchalik Panchayat.
How many villages come under Lekhapani Gaon Panchayat?
16 villages come under Lekhapani Gaon Panchayat: Balijan N.C., Famang Nc.No.1, Kengia N.C.No.1, Kengia N.C.No.2, and Lalpathar Gaon and 11 others.
Which Anchalik Panchayat does Lekhapani Gaon Panchayat come under?
Lekhapani Gaon Panchayat comes under Margherita Anchalik Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Tinsukia district.
Which District Panchayat does Lekhapani Gaon Panchayat come under?
Tinsukia Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Lekhapani Gaon Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Assam have?
Assam follows a three-tier structure. Lekhapani Gaon Panchayat sits at the village level, Margherita Anchalik Panchayat at the intermediate level and Tinsukia Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Lekhapani Gaon Panchayat?
Lekhapani Gaon Panchayat is headed by an elected President. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Lekhapani Gaon Panchayat do?
Lekhapani Gaon Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.