Lingagada Gram Panchayat, G.Udayagiri
Lingagada is a Gram Panchayat located in the Kandhamal district of Odisha. It falls under the G.Udayagiri Panchayat Samiti and Kandhamal Zila Parishad. Lingagada Gram Panchayat covers a total of 8 villages, including Betikala, Gadiakala, and Gatamaha. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Lingagada Gram Panchayat
Lingagada Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Betikala |
| 2 | Gadiakala |
| 3 | Gatamaha |
| 4 | Jakamaha |
| 5 | Katadaganda |
| 6 | Lingagada |
| 7 | Mundakanga |
| 8 | Nilungia |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Lingagada Gram Panchayat
Lingagada Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Lingagada 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)
G.Udayagiri Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Lingagada 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 Lingagada Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Lingagada Gram Panchayat
Where is Lingagada Gram Panchayat located?
Lingagada Gram Panchayat is located in the Kandhamal district of Odisha. It falls under the G.Udayagiri Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Lingagada Gram Panchayat?
8 villages come under Lingagada Gram Panchayat: Betikala, Gadiakala, Gatamaha, Jakamaha, Katadaganda, Lingagada, Mundakanga, and Nilungia.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Lingagada Gram Panchayat come under?
Lingagada Gram Panchayat comes under G.Udayagiri Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Kandhamal district.
Which District Panchayat does Lingagada Gram Panchayat come under?
Kandhamal Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Lingagada Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Lingagada Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, G.Udayagiri Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Kandhamal Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Lingagada Gram Panchayat?
Lingagada Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Lingagada Gram Panchayat do?
Lingagada Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.