Luhasila Gram Panchayat, Bijatala
Luhasila is a Gram Panchayat located in the Mayurbhanj district of Odisha. It falls under the Bijatala Panchayat Samiti and Mayurbhanj Zila Parishad. Luhasila Gram Panchayat covers a total of 11 villages, including Balarampur, Betjharan, and Betjharanhill. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Luhasila Gram Panchayat
Luhasila Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Balarampur |
| 2 | Betjharan |
| 3 | Betjharanhill |
| 4 | Dalki |
| 5 | Jamda |
| 6 | Kakudiruma |
| 7 | Kalajhari |
| 8 | Kalajhari Hill |
| 9 | Luhasila |
| 10 | Patpur |
| 11 | Sijuhill |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Luhasila Gram Panchayat
Luhasila Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Luhasila 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)
Bijatala Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Luhasila 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 Luhasila Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Luhasila Gram Panchayat
Where is Luhasila Gram Panchayat located?
Luhasila Gram Panchayat is located in the Mayurbhanj district of Odisha. It falls under the Bijatala Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Luhasila Gram Panchayat?
11 villages come under Luhasila Gram Panchayat: Balarampur, Betjharan, Betjharanhill, Dalki, and Jamda and 6 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Luhasila Gram Panchayat come under?
Luhasila Gram Panchayat comes under Bijatala Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Mayurbhanj district.
Which District Panchayat does Luhasila Gram Panchayat come under?
Mayurbhanj Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Luhasila Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Luhasila Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Bijatala Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Mayurbhanj Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Luhasila Gram Panchayat?
Luhasila Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Luhasila Gram Panchayat do?
Luhasila Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.