Padwa Block, Palamu (Jharkhand)
Padwa is a Community Development Block (CD Block) situated in the Palamu district of Jharkhand. It serves as the intermediate-level administrative unit under the 3-tier Panchayati Raj system, responsible for coordinating and implementing rural development programmes across villages in the block.
Padwa Block consists of 8 Gram Panchayats covering 34 villages. While these Gram Panchayats handle village-level governance, the block administration provides the necessary planning, supervision, and execution support for various development schemes.
List of Gram Panchayats in Padwa Block
Below is the complete list of Gram Panchayats and the number of villages functioning under the Padwa Block administration:
| Sl. No. | Gram Panchayat | Number of Villages |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chhechauri | 5 |
| 2 | Majhigawan | 7 |
| 3 | Patra | 4 |
| 4 | Mudma | 5 |
| 5 | Kajari | 4 |
| 6 | Gari Khas | 4 |
| 7 | Lohara | 3 |
| 8 | Padwa | 2 |