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