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