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