Laxmipur Gram Panchayat, Rayagada
Laxmipur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Gajapati district of Odisha. It falls under the Rayagada Panchayat Samiti and Gajapati Zila Parishad. Laxmipur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 14 villages, including Atangpur, Bariapada, and Gatida. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Laxmipur Gram Panchayat
Laxmipur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Atangpur |
| 2 | Bariapada |
| 3 | Gatida |
| 4 | Jhirijhira |
| 5 | Khambarisahi |
| 6 | Kinada |
| 7 | Landusahi |
| 8 | Langasahi |
| 9 | Laxmipur |
| 10 | Lobagum |
| 11 | Tapanga |
| 12 | Tendi |
| 13 | Titili |
| 14 | Tuburuda |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Laxmipur Gram Panchayat
Laxmipur Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Laxmipur 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)
Rayagada Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Laxmipur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Gajapati Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Laxmipur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Laxmipur Gram Panchayat
Where is Laxmipur Gram Panchayat located?
Laxmipur Gram Panchayat is located in the Gajapati district of Odisha. It falls under the Rayagada Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Laxmipur Gram Panchayat?
14 villages come under Laxmipur Gram Panchayat: Atangpur, Bariapada, Gatida, Jhirijhira, and Khambarisahi and 9 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Laxmipur Gram Panchayat come under?
Laxmipur Gram Panchayat comes under Rayagada Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Gajapati district.
Which District Panchayat does Laxmipur Gram Panchayat come under?
Gajapati Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Laxmipur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Laxmipur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Rayagada Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Gajapati Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Laxmipur Gram Panchayat?
Laxmipur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Laxmipur Gram Panchayat do?
Laxmipur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.