Dhodha Gram Panchayat, Meharma
Dhodha is a Gram Panchayat located in the Godda district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Meharma Panchayat Samiti and Godda Zila Parishad. Dhodha Gram Panchayat covers a total of 17 villages, including Balia, Birahim Chak, and Birnagar. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Dhodha Gram Panchayat
Dhodha Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Balia |
| 2 | Birahim Chak |
| 3 | Birnagar |
| 4 | Birnagar Arazi Bara |
| 5 | Birnagar Arazi Chhit |
| 6 | Chhant Daria Chak |
| 7 | Daria Chak |
| 8 | Dhodha |
| 9 | Dumaria |
| 10 | Gobardhanpur |
| 11 | Kalidaha |
| 12 | Kamal Chak |
| 13 | Kasmir Chak |
| 14 | Leoabhujani |
| 15 | Lilatori |
| 16 | Meghnath |
| 17 | Saharpur |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Dhodha Gram Panchayat
Dhodha Gram Panchayat is part of Jharkhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Dhodha 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)
Meharma Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Dhodha Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Godda Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Dhodha Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Dhodha Gram Panchayat
Where is Dhodha Gram Panchayat located?
Dhodha Gram Panchayat is located in the Godda district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Meharma Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Dhodha Gram Panchayat?
17 villages come under Dhodha Gram Panchayat: Balia, Birahim Chak, Birnagar, Birnagar Arazi Bara, and Birnagar Arazi Chhit and 12 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Dhodha Gram Panchayat come under?
Dhodha Gram Panchayat comes under Meharma Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Godda district.
Which District Panchayat does Dhodha Gram Panchayat come under?
Godda Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Dhodha Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Jharkhand have?
Jharkhand follows a three-tier structure. Dhodha Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Meharma Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Godda Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Dhodha Gram Panchayat?
Dhodha Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Dhodha Gram Panchayat do?
Dhodha Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.