Luhakani Gram Panchayat, Bisoi
Luhakani is a Gram Panchayat located in the Mayurbhanj district of Odisha. It falls under the Bisoi Panchayat Samiti and Mayurbhanj Zila Parishad. Luhakani Gram Panchayat covers a total of 20 villages, including Banki, Banpokharia, and Bholbeda. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Luhakani Gram Panchayat
Luhakani Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Banki |
| 2 | Banpokharia |
| 3 | Bholbeda |
| 4 | Dumuria |
| 5 | Edelbeda |
| 6 | Handifuta |
| 7 | Hill Block |
| 8 | Hill Block Dhenkia |
| 9 | Jedelghutu |
| 10 | Karanjei |
| 11 | Kashipentha |
| 12 | Kuajhari |
| 13 | Kundra |
| 14 | Laxmiposi |
| 15 | Luhakani |
| 16 | Luhamalia |
| 17 | Madhupur |
| 18 | Manicha |
| 19 | Pidhakata Hill |
| 20 | Satsul |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Luhakani Gram Panchayat
Luhakani Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Luhakani 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)
Bisoi Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Luhakani Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Mayurbhanj Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Luhakani Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Luhakani Gram Panchayat
Where is Luhakani Gram Panchayat located?
Luhakani Gram Panchayat is located in the Mayurbhanj district of Odisha. It falls under the Bisoi Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Luhakani Gram Panchayat?
20 villages come under Luhakani Gram Panchayat: Banki, Banpokharia, Bholbeda, Dumuria, and Edelbeda and 15 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Luhakani Gram Panchayat come under?
Luhakani Gram Panchayat comes under Bisoi Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Mayurbhanj district.
Which District Panchayat does Luhakani Gram Panchayat come under?
Mayurbhanj Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Luhakani Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Luhakani Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Bisoi Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Mayurbhanj Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Luhakani Gram Panchayat?
Luhakani Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Luhakani Gram Panchayat do?
Luhakani Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.