Lawalong Gram Panchayat, Lawalong
Lawalong is a Gram Panchayat located in the Chatra district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Lawalong Panchayat Samiti and Chatra Zila Parishad. Lawalong Gram Panchayat covers a total of 8 villages, including Bandu, Chani, and Hurdag. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Lawalong Gram Panchayat
Lawalong Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bandu |
| 2 | Chani |
| 3 | Hurdag |
| 4 | Lowalang |
| 5 | Lutu |
| 6 | Madandih |
| 7 | Paramatu |
| 8 | Sohawan |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Lawalong Gram Panchayat
Lawalong Gram Panchayat is part of Jharkhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Lawalong 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)
Lawalong Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Lawalong Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Chatra Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Lawalong Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Lawalong Gram Panchayat
Where is Lawalong Gram Panchayat located?
Lawalong Gram Panchayat is located in the Chatra district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Lawalong Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Lawalong Gram Panchayat?
8 villages come under Lawalong Gram Panchayat: Bandu, Chani, Hurdag, Lowalang, Lutu, Madandih, Paramatu, and Sohawan.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Lawalong Gram Panchayat come under?
Lawalong Gram Panchayat comes under Lawalong Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Chatra district.
Which District Panchayat does Lawalong Gram Panchayat come under?
Chatra Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Lawalong Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Jharkhand have?
Jharkhand follows a three-tier structure. Lawalong Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Lawalong Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Chatra Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Lawalong Gram Panchayat?
Lawalong Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Lawalong Gram Panchayat do?
Lawalong Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.