Hedum Gram Panchayat, Lawalong
Hedum is a Gram Panchayat located in the Chatra district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Lawalong Panchayat Samiti and Chatra Zila Parishad. Hedum Gram Panchayat covers a total of 9 villages, including Ara-Atu, Bahagara, and Herum. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Hedum Gram Panchayat
Hedum Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ara-Atu |
| 2 | Bahagara |
| 3 | Herum |
| 4 | Jojbari |
| 5 | Kalyanpur |
| 6 | Konchi |
| 7 | Ori |
| 8 | Potam |
| 9 | Sons |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Hedum Gram Panchayat
Hedum Gram Panchayat is part of Jharkhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Hedum 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)
Lawalong Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Hedum Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Chatra Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Hedum Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Hedum Gram Panchayat
Where is Hedum Gram Panchayat located?
Hedum Gram Panchayat is located in the Chatra district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Lawalong Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Hedum Gram Panchayat?
9 villages come under Hedum Gram Panchayat: Ara-Atu, Bahagara, Herum, Jojbari, Kalyanpur, Konchi, Ori, Potam, and Sons.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Hedum Gram Panchayat come under?
Hedum Gram Panchayat comes under Lawalong Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Chatra district.
Which District Panchayat does Hedum Gram Panchayat come under?
Chatra Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Hedum Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Jharkhand have?
Jharkhand follows a three-tier structure. Hedum Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Lawalong Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Chatra Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Hedum Gram Panchayat?
Hedum Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Hedum Gram Panchayat do?
Hedum Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.