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