Meru Gram Panchayat, Sadar
Meru is a Gram Panchayat located in the Hazaribagh district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Sadar Panchayat Samiti and Hazaribagh Zila Parishad. Meru Gram Panchayat covers a total of 8 villages, including Banahapa, Bandua, and Chaya. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Meru Gram Panchayat
Meru Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Banahapa |
| 2 | Bandua |
| 3 | Chaya |
| 4 | Kharba |
| 5 | Lakhaiya |
| 6 | Meru (Ct) |
| 7 | Pundri |
| 8 | Tarba |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Meru Gram Panchayat
Meru Gram Panchayat is part of Jharkhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Meru 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)
Sadar Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Meru Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Hazaribagh Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Meru Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Meru Gram Panchayat
Where is Meru Gram Panchayat located?
Meru Gram Panchayat is located in the Hazaribagh district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Sadar Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Meru Gram Panchayat?
8 villages come under Meru Gram Panchayat: Banahapa, Bandua, Chaya, Kharba, Lakhaiya, Meru (Ct), Pundri, and Tarba.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Meru Gram Panchayat come under?
Meru Gram Panchayat comes under Sadar Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Hazaribagh district.
Which District Panchayat does Meru Gram Panchayat come under?
Hazaribagh Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Meru Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Jharkhand have?
Jharkhand follows a three-tier structure. Meru Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Sadar Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Hazaribagh Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Meru Gram Panchayat?
Meru Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Meru Gram Panchayat do?
Meru Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.