Mahudand Gram Panchayat, Hussainabad
Mahudand is a Gram Panchayat located in the Palamu district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Hussainabad Panchayat Samiti and Palamu Zila Parishad. Mahudand Gram Panchayat covers a total of 21 villages, including Bhainsra, Chor Pahra, and Dhobni Erajikita. It is headed by an elected Mukhiya, while administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
List of Villages in Mahudand Gram Panchayat
Mahudand Gram Panchayat covers the following villages.
| Sl. No. | Village |
|---|---|
| 1 | Bhainsra |
| 2 | Chor Pahra |
| 3 | Dhobni Erajikita |
| 4 | Dhobni Gairabad |
| 5 | Kemo |
| 6 | Keswahi Alias Chhakauria |
| 7 | Keswahi Alias Tenwahi |
| 8 | Kurdag |
| 9 | Lapea |
| 10 | Lohbandha |
| 11 | Mahudand |
| 12 | Mangardah |
| 13 | Manikpur Bathani |
| 14 | Naia |
| 15 | Nasojamalpur |
| 16 | Nimiahi |
| 17 | Partappur |
| 18 | Phatia |
| 19 | Pokhraha |
| 20 | Salaiatikar |
| 21 | Tenwahi Alias Hathbajhwa |
Panchayati Raj Structure for Mahudand Gram Panchayat
Mahudand Gram Panchayat is part of Jharkhand's three-tier Panchayati Raj structure. The three levels are described below.
Tier 1: Gram Panchayat (GP)
Mahudand 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)
Hussainabad Panchayat Samiti is the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution for Mahudand Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development activities across Gram Panchayats in its area.
Tier 3: District Panchayat (DP)
Palamu Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Mahudand Gram Panchayat. It coordinates development planning and activities at the district level.
FAQs about Mahudand Gram Panchayat
Where is Mahudand Gram Panchayat located?
Mahudand Gram Panchayat is located in the Palamu district of Jharkhand. It falls under the Hussainabad Panchayat Samiti.
How many villages come under Mahudand Gram Panchayat?
21 villages come under Mahudand Gram Panchayat: Bhainsra, Chor Pahra, Dhobni Erajikita, Dhobni Gairabad, and Kemo and 16 others.
Which Panchayat Samiti does Mahudand Gram Panchayat come under?
Mahudand Gram Panchayat comes under Hussainabad Panchayat Samiti, the intermediate-level Panchayati Raj institution in Palamu district.
Which District Panchayat does Mahudand Gram Panchayat come under?
Palamu Zila Parishad is the district-level Panchayati Raj institution for Mahudand Gram Panchayat.
How many tiers does the Panchayati Raj structure of Jharkhand have?
Jharkhand follows a three-tier structure. Mahudand Gram Panchayat sits at the village level, Hussainabad Panchayat Samiti at the intermediate level and Palamu Zila Parishad at the district level.
Who heads Mahudand Gram Panchayat?
Mahudand Gram Panchayat is headed by an elected Mukhiya. Day-to-day administrative work is handled by the Panchayat Secretary.
What does Mahudand Gram Panchayat do?
Mahudand Gram Panchayat handles local development and basic civic services in its villages, such as drinking water, sanitation, street lighting and village infrastructure.