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