Luhasingha Gram Panchayat, Athmallik
Luhasingha is a Gram Panchayat located in the Angul district of Odisha. It falls under the Athmallik Panchayat Samiti and Angul Zila Parishad. Luhasingha Gram Panchayat covers a total of 15 villages, including Bankual, Dahimal, and Dalaki. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Luhasingha Gram Panchayat
Luhasingha Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bankual |
| 2 | Dahimal |
| 3 | Dalaki |
| 4 | Dolamundei |
| 5 | Gangapani |
| 6 | Kendupati |
| 7 | Kusumakuhuri |
| 8 | Luhasinga |
| 9 | Nuakendupati |
| 10 | Pandurikhol |
| 11 | Pataka |
| 12 | Podapadar |
| 13 | Ranamunda |
| 14 | Ranipakhal |
| 15 | Tentulipadar |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Luhasingha Gram Panchayat
Luhasingha Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Luhasingha 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)
Athmallik Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Luhasingha Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Angul Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Luhasingha Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Luhasingha Gram Panchayat
Where is Luhasingha Gram Panchayat located?
Luhasingha Gram Panchayat is located in the Angul district of Odisha. It falls under the Athmallik Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Luhasingha Gram Panchayat?
15 villages come under Luhasingha Gram Panchayat: Bankual, Dahimal, Dalaki, Dolamundei, and Gangapani and 10 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Luhasingha Gram Panchayat come under?
Luhasingha Gram Panchayat comes under Athmallik Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Angul district.
Which District Panchayat does Luhasingha Gram Panchayat come under?
Angul Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Luhasingha Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Luhasingha Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Athmallik Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Angul Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Luhasingha Gram Panchayat?
Luhasingha Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Luhasingha Gram Panchayat do?
Luhasingha Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.