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