Padra Gram Panchayat, Tarapur
Padra is a Gram Panchayat located in the Anand district of Gujarat. It falls under the Tarapur Taluka Panchayat and Anand District Panchayat. Padra Gram Panchayat covers a total of 2 villages: Jafrabad and Padra. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Talati-cum-Mantri.
List of Villages in Padra Gram Panchayat
Padra Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Jafrabad |
| 2 | Padra |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Padra Gram Panchayat
Padra Gram Panchayat is part of Gujarat's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Padra 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)
Tarapur Taluka Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Padra Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Anand District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Padra Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Padra Gram Panchayat
Where is Padra Gram Panchayat located?
Padra Gram Panchayat is located in the Anand district of Gujarat. It falls under the Tarapur Taluka Panchayat.
How many villages come under Padra Gram Panchayat?
2 villages come under Padra Gram Panchayat: Jafrabad and Padra.
Which Taluka Panchayat does Padra Gram Panchayat come under?
Padra Gram Panchayat comes under Tarapur Taluka Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Anand district.
Which District Panchayat does Padra Gram Panchayat come under?
Anand District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Padra Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Gujarat have?
Gujarat follows a three-tier structure. Padra Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Tarapur Taluka Panchayat at the intermediate level and Anand District Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Padra Gram Panchayat?
Padra Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Talati-cum-Mantri.
What does Padra Gram Panchayat do?
Padra Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.