Lodna Gram Panchayat, Khandaghosh
Lodna is a Gram Panchayat located in the Purba Bardhaman district of West Bengal. It falls under the Khandaghosh Panchayat Samiti and Purba Bardhaman Zila Parishad. Lodna Gram Panchayat covers a total of 13 villages, including Bamanari, Banamalipur, and Barisiali. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Lodna Gram Panchayat
Lodna Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bamanari |
| 2 | Banamalipur |
| 3 | Barisiali |
| 4 | Beldanga |
| 5 | Bichkhara |
| 6 | Dubrajhat |
| 7 | Jot Newazi |
| 8 | Kapshit |
| 9 | Lodna |
| 10 | Metedanga |
| 11 | Nabagram |
| 12 | Nikunjapur |
| 13 | Syamadanga |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Lodna Gram Panchayat
Lodna Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Lodna 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)
Khandaghosh Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Lodna Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Purba Bardhaman Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Lodna Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Lodna Gram Panchayat
Where is Lodna Gram Panchayat located?
Lodna Gram Panchayat is located in the Purba Bardhaman district of West Bengal. It falls under the Khandaghosh Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Lodna Gram Panchayat?
13 villages come under Lodna Gram Panchayat: Bamanari, Banamalipur, Barisiali, Beldanga, and Bichkhara and 8 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Lodna Gram Panchayat come under?
Lodna Gram Panchayat comes under Khandaghosh Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Purba Bardhaman district.
Which District Panchayat does Lodna Gram Panchayat come under?
Purba Bardhaman Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Lodna Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Lodna Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Khandaghosh Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Purba Bardhaman Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Lodna Gram Panchayat?
Lodna Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Lodna Gram Panchayat do?
Lodna Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.