Laumunda Gram Panchayat, Bijepur

Laumunda is a Gram Panchayat located in the Bargarh district of Odisha. It falls under the Bijepur Panchayat Samiti and Bargarh Zila Parishad. Laumunda Gram Panchayat covers a total of 7 villages, including Budadarha, Cherengamunda, and Khanda. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.

List of Villages in Laumunda Gram Panchayat

Laumunda Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.

Sl. No.Village
1Budadarha
2Cherengamunda
3Khanda
4Laumunda
5Ranimal
6Satbandha
7Tangurupadar

Panchayati Raj Structure for Laumunda Gram Panchayat

Laumunda Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.

Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)

Laumunda 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)

Bijepur Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Laumunda Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.

Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)

Bargarh Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Laumunda Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.

FAQs about Laumunda Gram Panchayat

Where is Laumunda Gram Panchayat located?

Laumunda Gram Panchayat is located in the Bargarh district of Odisha. It falls under the Bijepur Panchayat Samiti.

How many villages come under Laumunda Gram Panchayat?

7 villages come under Laumunda Gram Panchayat: Budadarha, Cherengamunda, Khanda, Laumunda, Ranimal, Satbandha, and Tangurupadar.

Which Panchayat Samiti does Laumunda Gram Panchayat come under?

Laumunda Gram Panchayat comes under Bijepur Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Bargarh district.

Which District Panchayat does Laumunda Gram Panchayat come under?

Bargarh Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Laumunda Gram Panchayat.

How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?

Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Laumunda Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Bijepur Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Bargarh Zila Parishad at the district level.

Who heads Laumunda Gram Panchayat?

Laumunda Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.

What does Laumunda Gram Panchayat do?

Laumunda Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.