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