Mandhania Gram Panchayat, Lawalong
Mandhania is a Gram Panchayat located in the Chatra district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Lawalong Panchayat Samiti and Chatra Zila Parishad. Mandhania Gram Panchayat covers a total of 10 villages, including Barhed, Hosir, and Hutru. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Mandhania Gram Panchayat
Mandhania Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Barhed |
| 2 | Hosir |
| 3 | Hutru |
| 4 | Jalma |
| 5 | Kadhe |
| 6 | Kanti Alias Mandhania |
| 7 | Lare |
| 8 | Lorga |
| 9 | Sikni |
| 10 | Sulma |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Mandhania Gram Panchayat
Mandhania Gram Panchayat is part of Jharkhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Mandhania 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 Mandhania 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 Mandhania Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Mandhania Gram Panchayat
Where is Mandhania Gram Panchayat located?
Mandhania Gram Panchayat is located in the Chatra district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Lawalong Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Mandhania Gram Panchayat?
10 villages come under Mandhania Gram Panchayat: Barhed, Hosir, Hutru, Jalma, Kadhe, Kanti Alias Mandhania, Lare, Lorga, Sikni, and Sulma.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Mandhania Gram Panchayat come under?
Mandhania Gram Panchayat comes under Lawalong Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Chatra district.
Which District Panchayat does Mandhania Gram Panchayat come under?
Chatra Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Mandhania Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Jharkhand have?
Jharkhand follows a three-tier structure. Mandhania Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Lawalong Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Chatra Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Mandhania Gram Panchayat?
Mandhania Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Mandhania Gram Panchayat do?
Mandhania Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.