Lanjura Gram Panchayat, Mahakalapada
Lanjura is a Gram Panchayat located in the Kendrapara district of Odisha. It falls under the Mahakalapada Panchayat Samiti and Kendrapara Zila Parishad. Lanjura Gram Panchayat covers a total of 13 villages, including Bhopal, Bilananjura, and Doligan. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Lanjura Gram Panchayat
Lanjura Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bhopal |
| 2 | Bilananjura |
| 3 | Doligan |
| 4 | Garjang |
| 5 | Mundatala Sahara Kani |
| 6 | Nanjura |
| 7 | Narasingha Pur |
| 8 | Odiasala |
| 9 | Panikhia |
| 10 | Rata Panga |
| 11 | Sasana |
| 12 | Tamulia |
| 13 | Tantiapal |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Lanjura Gram Panchayat
Lanjura Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Lanjura 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)
Mahakalapada Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Lanjura Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Kendrapara Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Lanjura Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Lanjura Gram Panchayat
Where is Lanjura Gram Panchayat located?
Lanjura Gram Panchayat is located in the Kendrapara district of Odisha. It falls under the Mahakalapada Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Lanjura Gram Panchayat?
13 villages come under Lanjura Gram Panchayat: Bhopal, Bilananjura, Doligan, Garjang, and Mundatala Sahara Kani and 8 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Lanjura Gram Panchayat come under?
Lanjura Gram Panchayat comes under Mahakalapada Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Kendrapara district.
Which District Panchayat does Lanjura Gram Panchayat come under?
Kendrapara Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Lanjura Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Lanjura Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Mahakalapada Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Kendrapara Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Lanjura Gram Panchayat?
Lanjura Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Lanjura Gram Panchayat do?
Lanjura Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.