Lankahuda Gram Panchayat, Sundargarh
Lankahuda is a Gram Panchayat located in the Sundargarh district of Odisha. It falls under the Sundargarh Panchayat Samiti and Sundargarh Zila Parishad. Lankahuda Gram Panchayat covers a total of 6 villages, including Brahmanipali, Japanga, and Kopsingha. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Lankahuda Gram Panchayat
Lankahuda Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Brahmanipali |
| 2 | Japanga |
| 3 | Kopsingha |
| 4 | Lankahuda |
| 5 | Rupidihi |
| 6 | Samina |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Lankahuda Gram Panchayat
Lankahuda Gram Panchayat is part of Odisha's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Lankahuda 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)
Sundargarh Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Lankahuda Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Sundargarh Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Lankahuda Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Lankahuda Gram Panchayat
Where is Lankahuda Gram Panchayat located?
Lankahuda Gram Panchayat is located in the Sundargarh district of Odisha. It falls under the Sundargarh Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Lankahuda Gram Panchayat?
6 villages come under Lankahuda Gram Panchayat: Brahmanipali, Japanga, Kopsingha, Lankahuda, Rupidihi, and Samina.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Lankahuda Gram Panchayat come under?
Lankahuda Gram Panchayat comes under Sundargarh Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Sundargarh district.
Which District Panchayat does Lankahuda Gram Panchayat come under?
Sundargarh Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Lankahuda Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Odisha have?
Odisha follows a three-tier structure. Lankahuda Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Sundargarh Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Sundargarh Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Lankahuda Gram Panchayat?
Lankahuda Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Lankahuda Gram Panchayat do?
Lankahuda Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.