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