Punhada Gram Panchayat, Makhdumpur
Punhada is a Gram Panchayat located in the Jehanabad district of Bihar. It falls under the Makhdumpur Panchayat Samiti and Jehanabad Zila Parishad. Punhada Gram Panchayat covers a total of 11 villages, including Bisunpur Pathra, Ikil Khas, and Kazi Chak. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
List of Villages in Punhada Gram Panchayat
Punhada Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bisunpur Pathra |
| 2 | Ikil Khas |
| 3 | Kazi Chak |
| 4 | Khanpur Ikil |
| 5 | Ladaua |
| 6 | Mahamdipur |
| 7 | Naugarh |
| 8 | Newari |
| 9 | Nirpur |
| 10 | Punahda |
| 11 | Sukna Bigha |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Punhada Gram Panchayat
Punhada Gram Panchayat is part of Bihar's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Punhada 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)
Makhdumpur Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Punhada Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Jehanabad Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Punhada Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Punhada Gram Panchayat
Where is Punhada Gram Panchayat located?
Punhada Gram Panchayat is located in the Jehanabad district of Bihar. It falls under the Makhdumpur Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Punhada Gram Panchayat?
11 villages come under Punhada Gram Panchayat: Bisunpur Pathra, Ikil Khas, Kazi Chak, Khanpur Ikil, and Ladaua and 6 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Punhada Gram Panchayat come under?
Punhada Gram Panchayat comes under Makhdumpur Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Jehanabad district.
Which District Panchayat does Punhada Gram Panchayat come under?
Jehanabad Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Punhada Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Bihar have?
Bihar follows a three-tier structure. Punhada Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Makhdumpur Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Jehanabad Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Punhada Gram Panchayat?
Punhada Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
What does Punhada Gram Panchayat do?
Punhada Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.