Lonjo Gram Panchayat, Sonua
Lonjo is a Gram Panchayat located in the West Singhbhum district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Sonua Panchayat Samiti and West Singhbhum Zila Parishad. Lonjo Gram Panchayat covers a total of 10 villages, including Bilaiti Tola, Karamba, and Kerabir. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Lonjo Gram Panchayat
Lonjo Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bilaiti Tola |
| 2 | Karamba |
| 3 | Kerabir |
| 4 | Kudaburu |
| 5 | Lonjo |
| 6 | Mailpir |
| 7 | Nachalda |
| 8 | Nilaigot |
| 9 | Patahatu |
| 10 | Udaypur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Lonjo Gram Panchayat
Lonjo Gram Panchayat is part of Jharkhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Lonjo 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)
Sonua Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Lonjo Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
West Singhbhum Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Lonjo Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Lonjo Gram Panchayat
Where is Lonjo Gram Panchayat located?
Lonjo Gram Panchayat is located in the West Singhbhum district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Sonua Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Lonjo Gram Panchayat?
10 villages come under Lonjo Gram Panchayat: Bilaiti Tola, Karamba, Kerabir, Kudaburu, Lonjo, Mailpir, Nachalda, Nilaigot, Patahatu, and Udaypur.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Lonjo Gram Panchayat come under?
Lonjo Gram Panchayat comes under Sonua Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in West Singhbhum district.
Which District Panchayat does Lonjo Gram Panchayat come under?
West Singhbhum Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Lonjo Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Jharkhand have?
Jharkhand follows a three-tier structure. Lonjo Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Sonua Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and West Singhbhum Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Lonjo Gram Panchayat?
Lonjo Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Lonjo Gram Panchayat do?
Lonjo Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.