Luhangar Gram Panchayat, Nuagada
Luhangar is a Gram Panchayat located in the Gajapati district of Odisha. It falls under the Nuagada Panchayat Samiti and Gajapati Zila Parishad. Luhangar Gram Panchayat covers a total of 16 villages, including Bagari, Khamarnuasahi, and Kijang. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Luhangar Gram Panchayat
Luhangar Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bagari |
| 2 | Khamarnuasahi |
| 3 | Kijang |
| 4 | Kitungul |
| 5 | Kudinda |
| 6 | Kumjang |
| 7 | Luhangar |
| 8 | Luhasing |
| 9 | Muri |
| 10 | Pelar |
| 11 | Rebidi |
| 12 | Sauraantarda |
| 13 | Sauri |
| 14 | Takabul |
| 15 | Taramagada |
| 16 | Tunderi |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Luhangar Gram Panchayat
Luhangar Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Luhangar 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)
Nuagada Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Luhangar 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 Luhangar Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Luhangar Gram Panchayat
Where is Luhangar Gram Panchayat located?
Luhangar Gram Panchayat is located in the Gajapati district of Odisha. It falls under the Nuagada Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Luhangar Gram Panchayat?
16 villages come under Luhangar Gram Panchayat: Bagari, Khamarnuasahi, Kijang, Kitungul, and Kudinda and 11 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Luhangar Gram Panchayat come under?
Luhangar Gram Panchayat comes under Nuagada Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Gajapati district.
Which District Panchayat does Luhangar Gram Panchayat come under?
Gajapati Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Luhangar Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Luhangar Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Nuagada Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Gajapati Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Luhangar Gram Panchayat?
Luhangar Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Luhangar Gram Panchayat do?
Luhangar Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.