Lakhanpur Gram Panchayat, Lakhanpur
Lakhanpur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Jharsuguda district of Odisha. It falls under the Lakhanpur Panchayat Samiti and Jharsuguda Zila Parishad. Lakhanpur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 7 villages, including Karlajori, Khaliapali, and Khuntmahul. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Lakhanpur Gram Panchayat
Lakhanpur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Karlajori |
| 2 | Khaliapali |
| 3 | Khuntmahul |
| 4 | Lakhanpur |
| 5 | Mauliberena |
| 6 | Pikol |
| 7 | Soldia |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Lakhanpur Gram Panchayat
Lakhanpur Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Lakhanpur 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)
Lakhanpur Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Lakhanpur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Jharsuguda Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Lakhanpur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Lakhanpur Gram Panchayat
Where is Lakhanpur Gram Panchayat located?
Lakhanpur Gram Panchayat is located in the Jharsuguda district of Odisha. It falls under the Lakhanpur Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Lakhanpur Gram Panchayat?
7 villages come under Lakhanpur Gram Panchayat: Karlajori, Khaliapali, Khuntmahul, Lakhanpur, Mauliberena, Pikol, and Soldia.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Lakhanpur Gram Panchayat come under?
Lakhanpur Gram Panchayat comes under Lakhanpur Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Jharsuguda district.
Which District Panchayat does Lakhanpur Gram Panchayat come under?
Jharsuguda Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Lakhanpur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Lakhanpur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Lakhanpur Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Jharsuguda Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Lakhanpur Gram Panchayat?
Lakhanpur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Lakhanpur Gram Panchayat do?
Lakhanpur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.