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