Lanjigarh Gram Panchayat, Lanjigarh
Lanjigarh is a Gram Panchayat located in the Kalahandi district of Odisha. It falls under the Lanjigarh Panchayat Samiti and Kalahandi Zila Parishad. Lanjigarh Gram Panchayat covers a total of 17 villages, including Balipadar, Banigaon, and Barabhata. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Lanjigarh Gram Panchayat
Lanjigarh Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Balipadar |
| 2 | Banigaon |
| 3 | Barabhata |
| 4 | Barihakhola |
| 5 | Bhaliabhata |
| 6 | Bhatajhari |
| 7 | Goipata |
| 8 | Jamchuan |
| 9 | Kandhabasantapada |
| 10 | Kashibadi |
| 11 | Kenduguda |
| 12 | Khutuladangar |
| 13 | Lanjigarh |
| 14 | Madhel |
| 15 | Mundarajhola Dangar |
| 16 | Narayanpur |
| 17 | Phadrguda |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Lanjigarh Gram Panchayat
Lanjigarh Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Lanjigarh 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 Lanjigarh 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 Lanjigarh Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Lanjigarh Gram Panchayat
Where is Lanjigarh Gram Panchayat located?
Lanjigarh Gram Panchayat is located in the Kalahandi district of Odisha. It falls under the Lanjigarh Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Lanjigarh Gram Panchayat?
17 villages come under Lanjigarh Gram Panchayat: Balipadar, Banigaon, Barabhata, Barihakhola, and Bhaliabhata and 12 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Lanjigarh Gram Panchayat come under?
Lanjigarh Gram Panchayat comes under Lanjigarh Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Kalahandi district.
Which District Panchayat does Lanjigarh Gram Panchayat come under?
Kalahandi Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Lanjigarh Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Lanjigarh Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Lanjigarh Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Kalahandi Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Lanjigarh Gram Panchayat?
Lanjigarh Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Lanjigarh Gram Panchayat do?
Lanjigarh Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.