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