Lathipada Gram Panchayat, Surada
Lathipada is a Gram Panchayat located in the Ganjam district of Odisha. It falls under the Surada Panchayat Samiti and Ganjam Zila Parishad. Lathipada Gram Panchayat covers a total of 6 villages, including Gurandia`, Kadalijhola, and Khilabadi. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Lathipada Gram Panchayat
Lathipada Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Gurandia` |
| 2 | Kadalijhola |
| 3 | Khilabadi |
| 4 | Lathipada |
| 5 | Ragada |
| 6 | Sagidi |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Lathipada Gram Panchayat
Lathipada Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Lathipada 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)
Surada Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Lathipada 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 Lathipada Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Lathipada Gram Panchayat
Where is Lathipada Gram Panchayat located?
Lathipada Gram Panchayat is located in the Ganjam district of Odisha. It falls under the Surada Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Lathipada Gram Panchayat?
6 villages come under Lathipada Gram Panchayat: Gurandia`, Kadalijhola, Khilabadi, Lathipada, Ragada, and Sagidi.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Lathipada Gram Panchayat come under?
Lathipada Gram Panchayat comes under Surada Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Ganjam district.
Which District Panchayat does Lathipada Gram Panchayat come under?
Ganjam Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Lathipada Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Lathipada Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Surada Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Ganjam Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Lathipada Gram Panchayat?
Lathipada Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Lathipada Gram Panchayat do?
Lathipada Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.