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