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