Gajhanda Gram Panchayat, Meharma
Gajhanda is a Gram Panchayat located in the Godda district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Meharma Panchayat Samiti and Godda Zila Parishad. Gajhanda Gram Panchayat covers a total of 13 villages, including Amdiha, Birnia, and Dalahi. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Gajhanda Gram Panchayat
Gajhanda Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Amdiha |
| 2 | Birnia |
| 3 | Dalahi |
| 4 | Gajanda |
| 5 | Jagan Kita |
| 6 | Kalianpur |
| 7 | Khaira Patkia |
| 8 | Mukra Milik |
| 9 | Nurdi Kita |
| 10 | Parbal Kita |
| 11 | Raghunath Kita |
| 12 | Sonaguji |
| 13 | Tetaria |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Gajhanda Gram Panchayat
Gajhanda Gram Panchayat is part of Jharkhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Gajhanda 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 Gajhanda 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 Gajhanda Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Gajhanda Gram Panchayat
Where is Gajhanda Gram Panchayat located?
Gajhanda Gram Panchayat is located in the Godda district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Meharma Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Gajhanda Gram Panchayat?
13 villages come under Gajhanda Gram Panchayat: Amdiha, Birnia, Dalahi, Gajanda, and Jagan Kita and 8 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Gajhanda Gram Panchayat come under?
Gajhanda Gram Panchayat comes under Meharma Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Godda district.
Which District Panchayat does Gajhanda Gram Panchayat come under?
Godda Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Gajhanda Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Jharkhand have?
Jharkhand follows a three-tier structure. Gajhanda Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Meharma Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Godda Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Gajhanda Gram Panchayat?
Gajhanda Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Gajhanda Gram Panchayat do?
Gajhanda Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.