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