Luhapank Gram Panchayat, Rairakhol
Luhapank is a Gram Panchayat located in the Sambalpur district of Odisha. It falls under the Rairakhol Panchayat Samiti and Sambalpur Zila Parishad. Luhapank Gram Panchayat covers a total of 29 villages, including Ambpal, Angarpoda, and Baisnabajholi. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Luhapank Gram Panchayat
Luhapank Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ambpal |
| 2 | Angarpoda |
| 3 | Baisnabajholi |
| 4 | Bankabahal |
| 5 | Betgarh |
| 6 | Budhipani |
| 7 | Charbhati |
| 8 | Dalki |
| 9 | Gadumunda |
| 10 | Hemamura |
| 11 | Jadumanipatana |
| 12 | Jaripani |
| 13 | Jharanpada (Nutan) |
| 14 | Jhintikakhol |
| 15 | Kendukhupuli |
| 16 | Kharsali |
| 17 | Kudopasi |
| 18 | Kusumkhol |
| 19 | Kutasingha |
| 20 | Luhapank |
| 21 | Mahalinga(San) |
| 22 | Maulabhanja |
| 23 | Nabaghanpur |
| 24 | Nahianpali (Nayapali) |
| 25 | Nayapalinutan |
| 26 | Pitanali |
| 27 | Sadhumunda |
| 28 | Sampur |
| 29 | Siaberni |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Luhapank Gram Panchayat
Luhapank Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Luhapank 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)
Rairakhol Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Luhapank 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 Luhapank Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Luhapank Gram Panchayat
Where is Luhapank Gram Panchayat located?
Luhapank Gram Panchayat is located in the Sambalpur district of Odisha. It falls under the Rairakhol Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Luhapank Gram Panchayat?
29 villages come under Luhapank Gram Panchayat: Ambpal, Angarpoda, Baisnabajholi, Bankabahal, and Betgarh and 24 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Luhapank Gram Panchayat come under?
Luhapank Gram Panchayat comes under Rairakhol Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Sambalpur district.
Which District Panchayat does Luhapank Gram Panchayat come under?
Sambalpur Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Luhapank Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Luhapank Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Rairakhol Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Sambalpur Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Luhapank Gram Panchayat?
Luhapank Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Luhapank Gram Panchayat do?
Luhapank Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.