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