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