Lanji Gram Panchayat, Lanjigarh
Lanji is a Gram Panchayat located in the Kalahandi district of Odisha. It falls under the Lanjigarh Panchayat Samiti and Kalahandi Zila Parishad. Lanji Gram Panchayat covers a total of 30 villages, including Babupadar, Charpadar, and Dandiguda. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Lanji Gram Panchayat
Lanji Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Babupadar |
| 2 | Charpadar |
| 3 | Dandiguda |
| 4 | Dolama |
| 5 | Dukriguda |
| 6 | Goicharcha |
| 7 | Goipita |
| 8 | Jabagaon |
| 9 | Jamchuan |
| 10 | Janbali |
| 11 | Jangerguda |
| 12 | Kachanar |
| 13 | Kandama |
| 14 | Kenduguda |
| 15 | Kulanar |
| 16 | Kumudapadar |
| 17 | Ladang |
| 18 | Lanji |
| 19 | Leramba |
| 20 | Machul |
| 21 | Madanguda |
| 22 | Mathaguda |
| 23 | Mushanal |
| 24 | Railguda |
| 25 | Raksi |
| 26 | Sindhipadar |
| 27 | Suruguda |
| 28 | Turka |
| 29 | Umej |
| 30 | Uparnangal Bahali |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Lanji Gram Panchayat
Lanji Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Lanji 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 Lanji 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 Lanji Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Lanji Gram Panchayat
Where is Lanji Gram Panchayat located?
Lanji Gram Panchayat is located in the Kalahandi district of Odisha. It falls under the Lanjigarh Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Lanji Gram Panchayat?
30 villages come under Lanji Gram Panchayat: Babupadar, Charpadar, Dandiguda, Dolama, and Dukriguda and 25 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Lanji Gram Panchayat come under?
Lanji Gram Panchayat comes under Lanjigarh Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Kalahandi district.
Which District Panchayat does Lanji Gram Panchayat come under?
Kalahandi Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Lanji Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Lanji Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Lanjigarh Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Kalahandi Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Lanji Gram Panchayat?
Lanji Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Lanji Gram Panchayat do?
Lanji Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.