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