Lankagarh Gram Panchayat, Tumudibandh
Lankagarh is a Gram Panchayat located in the Kandhamal district of Odisha. It falls under the Tumudibandh Panchayat Samiti and Kandhamal Zila Parishad. Lankagarh Gram Panchayat covers a total of 26 villages, including Arjunapura, Artabali, and Bamuni. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Lankagarh Gram Panchayat
Lankagarh Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Arjunapura |
| 2 | Artabali |
| 3 | Bamuni |
| 4 | Barengili |
| 5 | Baukuti |
| 6 | Budingalu |
| 7 | Goili |
| 8 | Hatimunda |
| 9 | Jarnna |
| 10 | Kambadi |
| 11 | Karkudi |
| 12 | Katadaganda |
| 13 | Kendulipata |
| 14 | Lankagada |
| 15 | Lundurubanga |
| 16 | Malak |
| 17 | Minakeri |
| 18 | Panjabali |
| 19 | Pusuduba |
| 20 | Ramagiri |
| 21 | Sadalaganda |
| 22 | Shiba |
| 23 | Sikiripada |
| 24 | Sinangi |
| 25 | Tarlangi |
| 26 | Udegiri |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Lankagarh Gram Panchayat
Lankagarh Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Lankagarh 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)
Tumudibandh Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Lankagarh Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Kandhamal Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Lankagarh Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Lankagarh Gram Panchayat
Where is Lankagarh Gram Panchayat located?
Lankagarh Gram Panchayat is located in the Kandhamal district of Odisha. It falls under the Tumudibandh Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Lankagarh Gram Panchayat?
26 villages come under Lankagarh Gram Panchayat: Arjunapura, Artabali, Bamuni, Barengili, and Baukuti and 21 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Lankagarh Gram Panchayat come under?
Lankagarh Gram Panchayat comes under Tumudibandh Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Kandhamal district.
Which District Panchayat does Lankagarh Gram Panchayat come under?
Kandhamal Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Lankagarh Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Lankagarh Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Tumudibandh Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Kandhamal Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Lankagarh Gram Panchayat?
Lankagarh Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Lankagarh Gram Panchayat do?
Lankagarh Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.