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