Lunahandi Gram Panchayat, Athmallik
Lunahandi is a Gram Panchayat located in the Angul district of Odisha. It falls under the Athmallik Panchayat Samiti and Angul Zila Parishad. Lunahandi Gram Panchayat covers a total of 10 villages, including Dhulianali, Dhusarapada, and Janhimunda. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Lunahandi Gram Panchayat
Lunahandi Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Dhulianali |
| 2 | Dhusarapada |
| 3 | Janhimunda |
| 4 | Lunahandi |
| 5 | Makundapur |
| 6 | Manapur |
| 7 | Rasosinga |
| 8 | Siarinali |
| 9 | Tainsar |
| 10 | Telinali |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Lunahandi Gram Panchayat
Lunahandi Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Lunahandi 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 Lunahandi 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 Lunahandi Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Lunahandi Gram Panchayat
Where is Lunahandi Gram Panchayat located?
Lunahandi Gram Panchayat is located in the Angul district of Odisha. It falls under the Athmallik Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Lunahandi Gram Panchayat?
10 villages come under Lunahandi Gram Panchayat: Dhulianali, Dhusarapada, Janhimunda, Lunahandi, Makundapur, Manapur, Rasosinga, Siarinali, Tainsar, and Telinali.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Lunahandi Gram Panchayat come under?
Lunahandi Gram Panchayat comes under Athmallik Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Angul district.
Which District Panchayat does Lunahandi Gram Panchayat come under?
Angul Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Lunahandi Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Lunahandi Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Athmallik Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Angul Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Lunahandi Gram Panchayat?
Lunahandi Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Lunahandi Gram Panchayat do?
Lunahandi Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.