Lodham Gram Panchayat, Banka
Lodham is a Gram Panchayat located in the Banka district of Bihar. It falls under the Banka Panchayat Samiti and Banka Zila Parishad. Lodham Gram Panchayat covers a total of 6 villages, including Dauna, Kakwara Tola Dona, and Kakwara Tola Jaranga. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
List of Villages in Lodham Gram Panchayat
Lodham Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Dauna |
| 2 | Kakwara Tola Dona |
| 3 | Kakwara Tola Jaranga |
| 4 | Kakwara Tola Jawari |
| 5 | Kakwara Tola Lodham |
| 6 | Kakwara Tola Paharidih |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Lodham Gram Panchayat
Lodham Gram Panchayat is part of Bihar's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Lodham 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)
Banka Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Lodham Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Banka Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Lodham Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Lodham Gram Panchayat
Where is Lodham Gram Panchayat located?
Lodham Gram Panchayat is located in the Banka district of Bihar. It falls under the Banka Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Lodham Gram Panchayat?
6 villages come under Lodham Gram Panchayat: Dauna, Kakwara Tola Dona, Kakwara Tola Jaranga, Kakwara Tola Jawari, Kakwara Tola Lodham, and Kakwara Tola Paharidih.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Lodham Gram Panchayat come under?
Lodham Gram Panchayat comes under Banka Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Banka district.
Which District Panchayat does Lodham Gram Panchayat come under?
Banka Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Lodham Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Bihar have?
Bihar follows a three-tier structure. Lodham Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Banka Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Banka Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Lodham Gram Panchayat?
Lodham Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
What does Lodham Gram Panchayat do?
Lodham Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.