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