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