Pada Gram Panchayat, Umarpada
Pada is a Gram Panchayat located in the Surat district of Gujarat. It falls under the Umarpada Taluka Panchayat and Surat District Panchayat. Pada Gram Panchayat covers a total of 4 villages, including Kadvidadra, Mandan(Pada), and Pada. It is headed by an elected Sarpanch, while administrative work is handled by the Talati-cum-Mantri.
List of Villages in Pada Gram Panchayat
Pada Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Kadvidadra |
| 2 | Mandan(Pada) |
| 3 | Pada |
| 4 | Sampura |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Pada Gram Panchayat
Pada Gram Panchayat is part of Gujarat's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Pada 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)
Umarpada Taluka Panchayat is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Pada Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Surat District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Pada Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Pada Gram Panchayat
Where is Pada Gram Panchayat located?
Pada Gram Panchayat is located in the Surat district of Gujarat. It falls under the Umarpada Taluka Panchayat.
How many villages come under Pada Gram Panchayat?
4 villages come under Pada Gram Panchayat: Kadvidadra, Mandan(Pada), Pada, and Sampura.
Which Taluka Panchayat does Pada Gram Panchayat come under?
Pada Gram Panchayat comes under Umarpada Taluka Panchayat, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Surat district.
Which District Panchayat does Pada Gram Panchayat come under?
Surat District Panchayat is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Pada Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Gujarat have?
Gujarat follows a three-tier structure. Pada Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Umarpada Taluka Panchayat at the intermediate level and Surat District Panchayat at the district level.
Who heads Pada Gram Panchayat?
Pada Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Sarpanch. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Talati-cum-Mantri.
What does Pada Gram Panchayat do?
Pada Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.