Merh Gram Panchayat, Chainpur
Merh is a Gram Panchayat located in the Kaimur (Bhabua) district of Bihar. It falls under the Chainpur Panchayat Samiti and Kaimur (Bhabua) Zila Parishad. Merh Gram Panchayat covers a total of 19 villages, including Baburtara, Banpur, and Chalania. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
List of Villages in Merh Gram Panchayat
Merh Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Baburtara |
| 2 | Banpur |
| 3 | Chalania |
| 4 | Dharahra |
| 5 | Diha |
| 6 | Dubepur |
| 7 | Dumaria |
| 8 | Halka |
| 9 | Kunda |
| 10 | Lakhmanpur |
| 11 | Mahua Pokhar |
| 12 | Merh |
| 13 | Mohammadpur |
| 14 | Naudih |
| 15 | Niranjanpur |
| 16 | Shukul Purwa |
| 17 | Shukulpur |
| 18 | Tenaura |
| 19 | Udaipur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Merh Gram Panchayat
Merh Gram Panchayat is part of Bihar's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Merh 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)
Chainpur Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Merh Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Kaimur (Bhabua) Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Merh Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Merh Gram Panchayat
Where is Merh Gram Panchayat located?
Merh Gram Panchayat is located in the Kaimur (Bhabua) district of Bihar. It falls under the Chainpur Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Merh Gram Panchayat?
19 villages come under Merh Gram Panchayat: Baburtara, Banpur, Chalania, Dharahra, and Diha and 14 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Merh Gram Panchayat come under?
Merh Gram Panchayat comes under Chainpur Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Kaimur (Bhabua) district.
Which District Panchayat does Merh Gram Panchayat come under?
Kaimur (Bhabua) Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Merh Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Bihar have?
Bihar follows a three-tier structure. Merh Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Chainpur Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Kaimur (Bhabua) Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Merh Gram Panchayat?
Merh Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Sachiv.
What does Merh Gram Panchayat do?
Merh Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.