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