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