Luhagudi Gram Panchayat, Mohana
Luhagudi is a Gram Panchayat located in the Gajapati district of Odisha. It falls under the Mohana Panchayat Samiti and Gajapati Zila Parishad. Luhagudi Gram Panchayat covers a total of 14 villages, including Denginipadar, Gutuma, and Kamalapur. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Luhagudi Gram Panchayat
Luhagudi Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Denginipadar |
| 2 | Gutuma |
| 3 | Kamalapur |
| 4 | Kandhagani |
| 5 | Kapakhala |
| 6 | Kechapanka |
| 7 | Luhagudi |
| 8 | Madhuramba |
| 9 | Pendrakhala |
| 10 | Podasankha |
| 11 | Ramachandrapur |
| 12 | Shyamsundarpur |
| 13 | Sirisapada |
| 14 | Tiama |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Luhagudi Gram Panchayat
Luhagudi Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Luhagudi 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)
Mohana Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Luhagudi 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 Luhagudi Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Luhagudi Gram Panchayat
Where is Luhagudi Gram Panchayat located?
Luhagudi Gram Panchayat is located in the Gajapati district of Odisha. It falls under the Mohana Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Luhagudi Gram Panchayat?
14 villages come under Luhagudi Gram Panchayat: Denginipadar, Gutuma, Kamalapur, Kandhagani, and Kapakhala and 9 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Luhagudi Gram Panchayat come under?
Luhagudi Gram Panchayat comes under Mohana Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Gajapati district.
Which District Panchayat does Luhagudi Gram Panchayat come under?
Gajapati Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Luhagudi Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Luhagudi Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Mohana Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Gajapati Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Luhagudi Gram Panchayat?
Luhagudi Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Luhagudi Gram Panchayat do?
Luhagudi Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.