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