Herhenj Gram Panchayat, Herhanj
Herhenj is a Gram Panchayat located in the Latehar district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Herhanj Panchayat Samiti and Latehar Zila Parishad. Herhenj Gram Panchayat covers a total of 10 villages, including Baseta, Bidir, and Chuku. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Herhenj Gram Panchayat
Herhenj Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Baseta |
| 2 | Bidir |
| 3 | Chuku |
| 4 | Ghure |
| 5 | Harhenj |
| 6 | Hur |
| 7 | Ichak |
| 8 | Meral |
| 9 | Nawada |
| 10 | Ud |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Herhenj Gram Panchayat
Herhenj Gram Panchayat is part of Jharkhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Herhenj 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)
Herhanj Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Herhenj Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Latehar Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Herhenj Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Herhenj Gram Panchayat
Where is Herhenj Gram Panchayat located?
Herhenj Gram Panchayat is located in the Latehar district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Herhanj Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Herhenj Gram Panchayat?
10 villages come under Herhenj Gram Panchayat: Baseta, Bidir, Chuku, Ghure, Harhenj, Hur, Ichak, Meral, Nawada, and Ud.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Herhenj Gram Panchayat come under?
Herhenj Gram Panchayat comes under Herhanj Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Latehar district.
Which District Panchayat does Herhenj Gram Panchayat come under?
Latehar Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Herhenj Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Jharkhand have?
Jharkhand follows a three-tier structure. Herhenj Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Herhanj Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Latehar Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Herhenj Gram Panchayat?
Herhenj Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Herhenj Gram Panchayat do?
Herhenj Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.