Markhan Gram Panchayat, Godda
Markhan is a Gram Panchayat located in the Godda district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Godda Panchayat Samiti and Godda Zila Parishad. Markhan Gram Panchayat covers a total of 7 villages, including Kathaun, Kutni Pathar, and Kutnipathar. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Markhan Gram Panchayat
Markhan Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Kathaun |
| 2 | Kutni Pathar |
| 3 | Kutnipathar |
| 4 | Markhan |
| 5 | Mohanpur |
| 6 | Parariya Mal |
| 7 | Pathwara |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Markhan Gram Panchayat
Markhan Gram Panchayat is part of Jharkhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Markhan 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)
Godda Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Markhan 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 Markhan Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Markhan Gram Panchayat
Where is Markhan Gram Panchayat located?
Markhan Gram Panchayat is located in the Godda district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Godda Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Markhan Gram Panchayat?
7 villages come under Markhan Gram Panchayat: Kathaun, Kutni Pathar, Kutnipathar, Markhan, Mohanpur, Parariya Mal, and Pathwara.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Markhan Gram Panchayat come under?
Markhan Gram Panchayat comes under Godda Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Godda district.
Which District Panchayat does Markhan Gram Panchayat come under?
Godda Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Markhan Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Jharkhand have?
Jharkhand follows a three-tier structure. Markhan Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Godda Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Godda Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Markhan Gram Panchayat?
Markhan Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Markhan Gram Panchayat do?
Markhan Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.