Lanka Gram Panchayat, Chandankiyari
Lanka is a Gram Panchayat located in the Bokaro district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Chandankiyari Panchayat Samiti and Bokaro Zila Parishad. Lanka Gram Panchayat covers a total of 5 villages, including Ghaghri, Kelyadag, and Khedadi. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, 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 | Ghaghri |
| 2 | Kelyadag |
| 3 | Khedadi |
| 4 | Lanka |
| 5 | Polashdabar |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Lanka Gram Panchayat
Lanka Gram Panchayat is part of Jharkhand'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)
Chandankiyari Panchayat Samiti 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)
Bokaro Zila Parishad 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 Bokaro district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Chandankiyari Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Lanka Gram Panchayat?
5 villages come under Lanka Gram Panchayat: Ghaghri, Kelyadag, Khedadi, Lanka, and Polashdabar.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Lanka Gram Panchayat come under?
Lanka Gram Panchayat comes under Chandankiyari Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Bokaro district.
Which District Panchayat does Lanka Gram Panchayat come under?
Bokaro Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Lanka Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Jharkhand have?
Jharkhand follows a three-tier structure. Lanka Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Chandankiyari Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Bokaro Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Lanka Gram Panchayat?
Lanka Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. 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.