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