Lakhannath Gram Panchayat, Jaleswar
Lakhannath is a Gram Panchayat located in the Balasore district of Odisha. It falls under the Jaleswar Panchayat Samiti and Balasore Zila Parishad. Lakhannath Gram Panchayat covers a total of 9 villages, including Barhampurpatna, Birispur, and Gopa. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Lakhannath Gram Panchayat
Lakhannath Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Barhampurpatna |
| 2 | Birispur |
| 3 | Gopa |
| 4 | Jaduraypatna Alias Kishornagarpatna |
| 5 | Kismat Lakshmannath |
| 6 | Kismatgop |
| 7 | Laxshmannath |
| 8 | Mahajaniapatana |
| 9 | Ranighati |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Lakhannath Gram Panchayat
Lakhannath Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Lakhannath 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)
Jaleswar Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Lakhannath Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Balasore Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Lakhannath Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Lakhannath Gram Panchayat
Where is Lakhannath Gram Panchayat located?
Lakhannath Gram Panchayat is located in the Balasore district of Odisha. It falls under the Jaleswar Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Lakhannath Gram Panchayat?
9 villages come under Lakhannath Gram Panchayat: Barhampurpatna, Birispur, Gopa, Jaduraypatna Alias Kishornagarpatna, Kismat Lakshmannath, Kismatgop, Laxshmannath, Mahajaniapatana, and Ranighati.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Lakhannath Gram Panchayat come under?
Lakhannath Gram Panchayat comes under Jaleswar Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Balasore district.
Which District Panchayat does Lakhannath Gram Panchayat come under?
Balasore Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Lakhannath Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Lakhannath Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Jaleswar Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Balasore Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Lakhannath Gram Panchayat?
Lakhannath Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Lakhannath Gram Panchayat do?
Lakhannath Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.