Lakhanpur Gram Panchayat, Hura
Lakhanpur is a Gram Panchayat located in the Purulia district of West Bengal. It falls under the Hura Panchayat Samiti and Purulia Zila Parishad. Lakhanpur Gram Panchayat covers a total of 11 villages, including Amghata, Deuli, and Dholkata. It is headed by an elected Pradhan, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Lakhanpur Gram Panchayat
Lakhanpur Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Amghata |
| 2 | Deuli |
| 3 | Dholkata |
| 4 | Hura Keshabpur |
| 5 | Kapatkata |
| 6 | Khairipihira |
| 7 | Lakshanpur |
| 8 | Layekdi |
| 9 | Madhuban |
| 10 | Palma |
| 11 | Satkalja |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Lakhanpur Gram Panchayat
Lakhanpur Gram Panchayat is part of West Bengal's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Lakhanpur 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)
Hura Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Lakhanpur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Purulia Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Lakhanpur Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Lakhanpur Gram Panchayat
Where is Lakhanpur Gram Panchayat located?
Lakhanpur Gram Panchayat is located in the Purulia district of West Bengal. It falls under the Hura Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Lakhanpur Gram Panchayat?
11 villages come under Lakhanpur Gram Panchayat: Amghata, Deuli, Dholkata, Hura Keshabpur, and Kapatkata and 6 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Lakhanpur Gram Panchayat come under?
Lakhanpur Gram Panchayat comes under Hura Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Purulia district.
Which District Panchayat does Lakhanpur Gram Panchayat come under?
Purulia Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Lakhanpur Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of West Bengal have?
West Bengal follows a three-tier structure. Lakhanpur Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Hura Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Purulia Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Lakhanpur Gram Panchayat?
Lakhanpur Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Pradhan. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Lakhanpur Gram Panchayat do?
Lakhanpur Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.