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