Laitara Gram Panchayat, Kesinga

Laitara is a Gram Panchayat located in the Kalahandi district of Odisha. It falls under the Kesinga Panchayat Samiti and Kalahandi Zila Parishad. Laitara Gram Panchayat covers a total of 8 villages, including Bagmunda Dangar, Dendoguda, and Jolako. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.

List of Villages in Laitara Gram Panchayat

Laitara Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.

Sl. No.Village
1Bagmunda Dangar
2Dendoguda
3Jolako
4Karlabhadi
5Laitara
6Masani Munda
7Sagaram Danger
8Suben-Dangar

Panchayati Raj Structure for Laitara Gram Panchayat

Laitara Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.

Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)

Laitara 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)

Kesinga Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Laitara 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 Laitara Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.

FAQs about Laitara Gram Panchayat

Where is Laitara Gram Panchayat located?

Laitara Gram Panchayat is located in the Kalahandi district of Odisha. It falls under the Kesinga Panchayat Samiti.

How many villages come under Laitara Gram Panchayat?

8 villages come under Laitara Gram Panchayat: Bagmunda Dangar, Dendoguda, Jolako, Karlabhadi, Laitara, Masani Munda, Sagaram Danger, and Suben-Dangar.

Which Panchayat Samiti does Laitara Gram Panchayat come under?

Laitara Gram Panchayat comes under Kesinga Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Kalahandi district.

Which District Panchayat does Laitara Gram Panchayat come under?

Kalahandi Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Laitara Gram Panchayat.

How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?

Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Laitara Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Kesinga Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Kalahandi Zila Parishad at the district level.

Who heads Laitara Gram Panchayat?

Laitara Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.

What does Laitara Gram Panchayat do?

Laitara Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.